Eleanor Grant
Corporate Associate
London, UK·eleanor.grant@example.com·+1 555 010 2368·linkedin.com/in/eleanorgrant
Summary
Corporate associate with 6 years' PQE advising on M&A, private equity and venture financings. Has led workstreams on deals up to £850M across six jurisdictions and supervises trainees and paralegals on every seat.
Experience
Ashford Lyle LLPLondon
Senior Associate, Corporate M&ASep 2021 – Present
- Ran due diligence and SPA negotiations on 11 completed deals with a combined value of £2.1B.
- Led the legal workstream on an £850M cross-border acquisition spanning 6 jurisdictions.
- Supervised and trained 4 trainees and paralegals each seat, with 3 retained on qualification.
- Drafted the firm's warranty and indemnity playbook, cutting negotiation rounds on mid-size deals by a third.
- Negotiated transitional services agreements on 4 carve-outs with combined values of £600M.
- Advised 3 private equity funds on bolt-on acquisitions, closing 7 deals in 12 months on tight timetables.
- Supported the head of practice on 2 major pitches, helping win a FTSE 250 client with £1.5M in annual fees.
- Wrote 4 client briefings on changes to the National Security and Investment Act, adopted firm-wide.
Hartley & VanceLondon
AssociateSep 2019 – Aug 2021
- Advised 20+ start-ups on Seed to Series C rounds, drafting investment and shareholder agreements.
- Built a template library that cut first-draft time for term sheets by half.
- Delivered 6 client training sessions on founder equity and investor rights.
- Coordinated local counsel across 9 countries for a £300M refinancing, completing on schedule.
- Prepared board minutes and resolutions for 15 portfolio companies, keeping statutory registers fully up to date.
Hartley & VanceLondon
Trainee SolicitorSep 2017 – Aug 2019
- Completed seats in corporate, banking and employment, plus a 6-month secondment to a FTSE 100 legal team.
- Prepared disclosure and verification documents for a £120M AIM listing.
Education
LPC, Legal Practice Course (Distinction)
BPP University2016 – 2017
LL.B., Law (First Class)
University of Bristol2013 – 2016
Certifications
Solicitor of England and Wales · Solicitors Regulation AuthoritySep 2019
Skills
Practice: M&A, Private equity, Venture capital, Corporate governance
Tools: Kira, iManage, Practical Law
Languages
English (Native) · German: Professional (C1)