# Associate in Corporate

**Company**: Freshfields
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Legal
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking an Associate in Corporate to join our Global M&A and Corporate practice. As an Associate, you will work on a wide range of complex and challenging projects within our Corporate team, collaborating closely with specialist teams in Competition, Finance, Tax, Employment, Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, and Regulatory.

**Responsibilities:**

- Provide legal advice to clients on various corporate law issues

- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, corporate documents, and documentation related to extraordinary transactions/M&A

- Manage and conduct legal due diligence activities

- Support daily client relationships

- Train, guide, and mentor trainees and interns

**Requirements:**

- Law degree in Jurisprudence with an excellent academic record

- Admission to the Italian Bar (Avvocato)

- 1-2 years of experience (PQE) in corporate law and M&A

- Proven experience in an international law firm or a leading Italian law firm

- Excellent fluency in English, both written and spoken

- Strong teamwork and client service skills

- Adherence to Freshfields' principles and values: collaboration, excellence, inclusion, and mutual respect

- Proactive participation in business development and knowledge management initiatives

**What we offer:**

- Involvement in high-profile M&A and corporate transactions

- Continuous training and development programs

- Global network and mobility opportunities

- Inclusive and collaborative work environment

- Competitive remuneration package and dedicated benefits

- Well-being initiatives and access to an internal gym

## Skills

### Required
- Corporate Law
- M&A
- Due Diligence
- Contract Negotiation
- Client Service

### Nice to have
- Italian Law
- English Language

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