5,131 Junior Associate jobs in the United Kingdom

ELITE US LAW FIRM

ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR - REAL ESTATE

NQ-3 YEARS' PQE

My client is an Elite US law firm with an impressive, "ranked", Partner bench. Due to organic growth it is seeking to grow its Real Estate team at Associate level. The work is complex, strategic and high value. The client portfolio is diverse, spanning institutional investors, private equity sponsors, family offices and developers.

You will gain experience in all aspects of commercial real estate law, including:

• Real estate joint ventures
• M & A
• Capital Solutions
• Leasing arrangements
• Mixed Use Developments

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside effective and well recognised mentors, on headline grabbing real estate transactional work, at a global US law firm.

You will have a strong academic record and trained with either a US, Silver or Magic Circle Law firm. You will be qualifying in February/March of 2026 or have up to 3 years post-qualification experience in a ranked real estate practice.

Individuals with equivalent experience gained in Commonwealth Jurisdictions, are invited to apply. For more information please contact Lucinda Mueller, via email at

Australian or New Zealand Qualified Lawyers – Opportunities in London

I am currently working with a number of law firms in London actively seeking to hire Australian or New Zealand qualified lawyers relocating to the UK. As markets improve, firms across the city varying from leading US and Magic Circle firms through to specialist practices are highly receptive to Australian and New Zealand talent, particularly in areas where skillsets are closely aligned.

Practice areas of interest include:

• Banking & Finance
• Private Equity
• M&A
• Energy and Projects
• Funds
• Structured Finance
• Construction
• Competition & Regulatory
• Capital Markets

For more information, or to discuss opportunities, please contact Lucinda Mueller to arrange a confidential discussion:

ELITE US LAW FIRM

ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR - REAL ESTATE

NQ-3 YEARS' PQE

My client is an Elite US law firm with an impressive, "ranked", Partner bench. Due to organic growth it is seeking to grow its Real Estate team at Associate level. The work is complex, strategic and high value. The client portfolio is diverse, spanning institutional investors, private equity sponsors, family offices and developers.

You will gain experience in all aspects of commercial real estate law, including:

• Real estate joint ventures
• M & A
• Capital Solutions
• Leasing arrangements
• Mixed Use Developments

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside effective and well recognised mentors, on headline grabbing real estate transactional work, at a global US law firm.

You will have a strong academic record and trained with either a US, Silver or Magic Circle Law firm. You will be qualifying in February/March of 2026 or have up to 3 years post-qualification experience in a ranked real estate practice.

Individuals with equivalent experience gained in Commonwealth Jurisdictions, are invited to apply. For more information please contact Lucinda Mueller, via email at

NQ Solicitor Opportunities

March 2026 (and early interest for September 2026)

Several of my clients have already identified a resource need for trainees qualifying in February or March 2026 and are seeking to appoint across multiple practice areas at NQ Associate level. They are also considering candidates who will qualify next August or September.

Elite firms will do this in order to secure the best talent at early stage, and are meeting trainees well before they begin their final seats. So, despite many firms not yet starting their internal retention processes, the lateral market is well underway.

We partner with a diverse range of leading law firms. At present, US firms are the most active for March 2026 NQ hiring, and we expect this to broaden in the coming weeks. Each year we support our clients in hiring NQs across a wide range of practice areas, including:

• Corporate - M&A and Private Equity
• Regulatory
• Banking and Finance
• Real Estate
• Disputes including arbitration
• Employment
• Competition
• Funds
• Capital Markets

We also offer advisory support on how best to position yourself to secure a qualified role, whether internally at your training firm or through a lateral move.

For a confidential conversation, please submit your CV to this vacancy or contact me via email to arrange a time to speak.

Australian or New Zealand Qualified Lawyers – Opportunities in London

I am currently working with a number of law firms in London actively seeking to hire Australian or New Zealand qualified lawyers relocating to the UK. As markets improve, firms across the city varying from leading US and Magic Circle firms through to specialist practices are highly receptive to Australian and New Zealand talent, particularly in areas where skillsets are closely aligned.

Practice areas of interest include:

• Banking & Finance
• Private Equity
• M&A
• Energy and Projects
• Funds
• Structured Finance
• Construction
• Competition & Regulatory
• Capital Markets

For more information, or to discuss opportunities, please contact Lucinda Mueller to arrange a confidential discussion:

ELITE US LAW FIRM

ASSOCIATE 1-5 YEARS' PQE - PUBLIC M&A

My client is a global player and an elite US law firm in London. Well established here for several decades it has accumulated one of the most impressive client portfolios in the market.

It is seeking to add to its existing team of corporate lawyers, a talented solicitor (qualified in England & Wales or other commonwealth jurisdiction), with Public M&A experience. You will be rewarded with excellent quality work, the opportunity to progress on merit and to be supported by a well-recognised team of partners and solicitors.

The work will be complex, high profile and international in nature. The appointee will benefit from:

Excellent academic credentials

Training at an international firm

Post qualification experience in a 'ranked' practice

This is a rare opportunity in the market and will be an exciting launch pad for an ambitious associate to join a firm with a very positive growth trajectory.

US ELITE FIRM SEEKING NQ TO BEGIN IN MARCH 2026

My client is an elite US law firm which is well recognised as a global leader across multiple sectors. As a result of organic growth in London it is seeking to hire a newly qualified solicitor to join its PRIVATE EQUITY team in beautiful offices in central London in March 2026.

You will work on some of the highest profile, complex and international deals on behalf of a an impressive portfolio of sponsor clients. You will be working alongside 'leaders in their field' who will support you in your professional development whilst allowing you an opportunity for responsibility.

To be considered for this role you will:

• Have excellent academic credentials
• Have trained in a top-tier US, Magic or Silver Circle law firm
• Benefitted from at least one seat in private M&A
• Spent further time in a transactional seat with exposure to PE clients being a real benefit
• Be expecting to qualify in February or March 2026

If you are a trainee solicitor seeking quality work, progression prospects, and to hone your technical skills alongside leading lawyers, in combination with top of the market remuneration, then this is absolutely an opportunity to consider.

ELITE US LAW FIRM

ASSOCIATE 1-5 YEARS' PQE - PUBLIC M&A

My client is a global player and an elite US law firm in London. Well established here for several decades it has accumulated one of the most impressive client portfolios in the market.

It is seeking to add to its existing team of corporate lawyers, a talented solicitor (qualified in England & Wales or other commonwealth jurisdiction), with Public M&A experience. You will be rewarded with excellent quality work, the opportunity to progress on merit and to be supported by a well-recognised team of partners and solicitors.

The work will be complex, high profile and international in nature. The appointee will benefit from:

Excellent academic credentials

Training at an international firm

Post qualification experience in a 'ranked' practice

This is a rare opportunity in the market and will be an exciting launch pad for an ambitious associate to join a firm with a very positive growth trajectory.

US ELITE FIRM SEEKING NQ TO BEGIN IN MARCH 2026

My client is an elite US law firm which is well recognised as a global leader across multiple sectors. As a result of organic growth in London it is seeking to hire a newly qualified solicitor to join its PRIVATE EQUITY team in beautiful offices in central London in March 2026.

You will work on some of the highest profile, complex and international deals on behalf of a an impressive portfolio of sponsor clients. You will be working alongside 'leaders in their field' who will support you in your professional development whilst allowing you an opportunity for responsibility.

To be considered for this role you will:

• Have excellent academic credentials
• Have trained in a top-tier US, Magic or Silver Circle law firm
• Benefitted from at least one seat in private M&A
• Spent further time in a transactional seat with exposure to PE clients being a real benefit
• Be expecting to qualify in February or March 2026

If you are a trainee solicitor seeking quality work, progression prospects, and to hone your technical skills alongside leading lawyers, in combination with top of the market remuneration, then this is absolutely an opportunity to consider.