Corporate/M&A – Associate/Senior Associate

A premier, globally integrated law firm is looking for a driven Corporate/M&A Associate to join its high-performing transaction team in Frankfurt.

Our client sits at the literal intersection of international business and technological innovation. In this role, you won’t be hidden in a back room – you will get hands-on transaction management experience, active deal execution exposure, and early client contact within a flat-hierarchy, tech-forward environment.

What You’ll Impact:

• Cross-Border Transactions: Own key workstreams on sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, carve-outs, and joint ventures.
• Global Collaboration: Seamlessly interface with market-leading Partners and elite cross-office teams across an unrivaled international network.
• Next-Gen Legal Tech: Work within a practice that actively embraces generative AI and automated data solutions to streamline complex due diligence and deal structuring.

Your Profile:

• The Credentials: Fully qualified German Lawyer (Volljurist) with strong, above-average results in both State Examinations.
• The Sweet Spot: 1-3 years of professional experience handling corporate law or M&A transactions.
• The Mindset: A curious, tech-literate, and commercially astute approach to solving sophisticated business problems.
• The Language: Flawless English and German language skills, with the absolute confidence to negotiate in an international setting.

What’s on offer:

• The Buddy & Mentor System: Accelerate your professional development with dual-layer support – a designated senior mentor for career tracking and a peer buddy for day-to-day office integration.
• True International Training: Access structured, firm-wide transactional academies and regular international networking events that build your profile across borders.
• A Culture That Breathes: A genuinely friendly, supportive, and open workplace culture that values work-life balance, flexible hybrid operations, and transparent promotion tracks.
• The Comp & Perks: A top-tier market remuneration package, central landmark offices in Frankfurt, and a broad range of modern wellness and mobility benefits.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact Sufjan Nadeem.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application.

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