Corporate Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous remuneration and benefits package

Collaborative and collegiate working environment

Genuine progression opportunities

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Corporate Associate/Senior Associate to join their growing Corporate team. The role involves advising on Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity Transactions, and more, offering exposure to a diverse client base and high-quality work.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years' PQE and strong corporate transactional experience. The firm provides excellent mentorship, genuine progression opportunities, and a supportive work environment with hybrid working flexibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong corporate transactional experience within a recognised corporate practice.
• Advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of corporate matters including Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Transactions.
• Engage in business development and networking activities.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across multiple offices.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

M&A transaction advising

Excellent drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Interest in business development

Collaborative approach

Education

2+ years' PQE as Corporate Solicitor

Job description

Corporate Associate / Senior Associate | Birmingham

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Birmingham Corporate team of a highly regarded national law firm that continues to invest heavily in its growth strategy across the Midlands.

The team advises a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, SMEs, private equity investors, financial institutions and national corporates, delivering high-quality corporate advice across a broad range of transactions.

The team operates on a national platform, providing exposure to high-quality mid-market transactions and the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners and colleagues across multiple offices.

The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of corporate matters, including:

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity Transactions
• Shareholder Agreements
• Joint Ventures
• Corporate Restructurings and Reorganisations
• Investments and Fundraising
• General Corporate Advisory Work

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Corporate Solicitors with approximately 2+ years' PQE through to Senior Associate level.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong corporate transactional experience gained within a recognised corporate practice
• Experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills
• An interest in business development and networking
• A collaborative approach and ambition to contribute to the continued growth of the team

Why Apply?

• High-quality corporate work on a national scale
• Exposure to a broad and varied client base
• Genuine and transparent progression opportunities
• Strong partner support and mentoring
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Generous remuneration and benefits package
• Collaborative and collegiate working environment
• Realistic annual billable target of approximately 1,300 hours, supporting a healthy and sustainable work-life balance

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Corporate lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong career progression prospects and the opportunity to join a growing team within a nationally recognised practice.

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