Associates (2-4 PQE)
We're Hiring: Associates (2–4 PQE) | London
As SteelRose continues to grow, we are looking for two talented Associates (2–4 PQE) to join our expanding London team.
🔹 Corporate & Private Client AssociateAdvising on M&A transactions, shareholder arrangements, restructurings, private client structuring, succession planning and cross-border matters for entrepreneurs, founders, investors and international families.
🔹 Gaming, Technology & Commercial AssociateAdvising technology, gaming and digital businesses on commercial, technology and IP agreements, regulatory and licensing matters, strategic transactions and international expansion.
Both roles offer exposure to high-quality cross-border work, early responsibility, direct client contact and excellent opportunities for progression within an entrepreneurial and growing firm.
What we're looking for
- England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2–4 years PQE
- Strong technical, drafting and negotiation skills
- Commercially minded with excellent client-management abilities
- Experience managing matters with appropriate supervision
- Enthusiastic team player with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
Client Types
Start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, private clients, founder-led businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures. SteelRose is a young and ambitious firm with a dynamic and varied corporate practice, offering significant opportunities for progression and meaningful responsibility.
📍 Chancery Lane, London
🏠 Hybrid working
🌍 UK work sponsorship may be available for exceptional candidates
If this sounds like you, or someone in your network, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Description 1: Corporate & Private Client Associate (2–4 PQE)
About the Role
SteelRose is seeking a Corporate & Private Client Associate to join our growing London office. You will advise founders, entrepreneurs, investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of corporate and private client matters, often involving international and cross-border elements.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on M&As, investments, shareholder arrangements and corporate restructurings
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and corporate governance documentation
- Supporting founders, family businesses and private clients on structuring, succession and wealth-planning matters
- Assisting with cross-border corporate and private client transactions• Managing client relationships and providing commercially focused legal advice
- Working closely with partners on strategic and complex matters
Qualifications/Experience
- England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2–4 years PQE
- Strong corporate law experience, with private client exposure advantageous
- Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage transactions and competing priorities effectively
- Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
- Interest in working with entrepreneurial and international clients
Why Join SteelRose?
- Exposure to high-quality domestic and international matters
- Early responsibility and client contact
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Clear progression opportunities in a growing firm
Job Description 2: Gaming, Technology & Commercial Associate (2–4 PQE)
About the Role
SteelRose is seeking a Gaming, Technology & Commercial Associate to join its expanding London team. This role offers the opportunity to work with innovative technology, gaming and digital businesses across a broad range of commercial, regulatory and strategic matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and negotiating commercial, technology and intellectual property agreements, including licensing, SaaS, development, services and strategic partnership agreements
- Advising gaming, technology and digital businesses on regulatory and licensing frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
- Supporting M&A transactions, investments, joint ventures and corporate restructurings involving technology and gaming businesses
- Advising on intellectual property exploitation, commercialisation and brand protection strategies
- Assisting clients with compliance, governance and international expansion initiatives
- Delivering clear, practical and commercially focused advice to a diverse international client base
Requirements/Experience
- England & Wales qualified solicitor with 2–4 years PQE
- Experience in commercial, technology or corporate law
- Exposure to technology, gaming, digital media or emerging technology sectors is advantageous
- Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
- Ability to handle matters independently while working collaboratively within a team
- Commercially minded with a genuine interest in technology, innovation and digital business
Why Join SteelRose?
- Work with leading international technology and gaming clients
- Exposure to cutting-edge legal and regulatory issues
- Meaningful responsibility from an early stage
- Clear career progression within a fast-growing, international boutique firm
