Corporate Senior Associate

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Corporate Senior Associate to join its growing London Corporate team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Senior Associate with 6+ years’ PQE to take a leading role on high-value corporate transactions while working with an impressive client base that includes private companies, investors, entrepreneurs and multinational businesses. The successful Corporate Senior Associate will join a progressive law firm recognised for delivering commercial legal advice across a broad range of sectors. The Corporate team advises on M&A, private equity, corporate finance and corporate governance, offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and a collaborative working environment. As the Corporate Senior Associate you will lead complex corporate transactions while managing client relationships and supporting the development of junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

Leading M&A transactions, private equity deals and corporate restructurings; Drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements, investment agreements and shareholder agreements; Managing due diligence processes and coordinating with specialist teams; Advising clients on corporate governance and strategic commercial matters; Acting as the primary client contact throughout transactions; Supporting business development and growing client relationships; Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and trainees; Keeping clients informed of legal and regulatory developments

Requirements

6+ years’ PQE in Corporate Law; Strong experience advising on M&A, private equity and corporate finance matters; Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; Experience managing transactions from inception to completion; Strong client relationship and business development skills; Experience mentoring junior lawyers; Commercial approach with excellent communication skills; Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing team

Benefits

High-quality corporate transactions and national client base; London office location with hybrid working; Clear pathway towards Partnership; Ongoing professional development and mentoring; Supportive and collaborative team culture; Comprehensive benefits package