Associate - Corporate

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP in Birmingham seeks a newly qualified to 2 PQE corporate associate to handle a full range of corporate transactions, with emphasis on M&A, spin-outs and VC, plus ongoing company law advice. The role involves drafting, transaction management and client engagement, with the team encouraging business development. Hybrid agile working up to 50% remote, UK-wide flexibility.

Qualifications

• At least one seat in Corporate and a real interest in the practice area.
• SRA Qualified.
• NQ-2 years post qualification experience.
• Must be well-organised with strong drafting skills and able to build client and BD relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work on a full range of corporate transactions, particularly M&A, spin-outs and venture capital, and provide ongoing company law/corporate advice.
• Draft transaction documents and legal advice; manage transactions and engage with clients and third parties to deliver deals.
• Get involved in the team’s business development activities.

Skills

Corporate law

Drafting skills

Client relationships

M&A experience

Education

SRA Qualified

Job description

Overview

The Corporate team are looking for a newly qualified-2 PQE associate to join the team in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

The candidate is needed to work with the team on a full range of corporate transactions, in particular M&A and spin-out and venture capital transactions, and ongoing company law/corporate advice. The role will involve drafting transaction documents and legal advice, transaction management and engaging with clients and third parties to help deliver our transactions.The successful applicant will be expected to get involved with the team’s business development activities.

The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time. Individuals can also apply for other flexible working options either at the time of recruitment or during the course of their employment.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

At least one seat in Corporate and a real interest in the practice area

SRA Qualified

NQ-2 years post qualification experience

The ideal candidate will be well-organised, have strong core legal and drafting skills and be readily able to form and develop strong relationships with clients and business development contacts.

At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committeeshere.

We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please [e-mail]