Corporate Associate - 2 PQE+, Legal 100 / Surrey

Stonor Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious Legal 100 firm as a Corporate Associate, where you'll engage in high-stakes M&A and Private Equity work. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with blue-chip clients and develop your career in a supportive environment. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to client service. With a focus on career growth, this position provides exposure to a variety of corporate matters, ensuring you gain invaluable experience while working alongside industry leaders. Embrace this chance to elevate your legal career in a thriving practice.

Benefits

Generous financial package

Career development opportunities

Collegiate team environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2-6 years PQE in corporate law with a strong focus on M&A and Private Equity.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead on complex M&A and Private Equity transactions.
• Provide corporate advisory services to a diverse range of clients.

Skills

Corporate Law

M&A

Private Equity

Venture Capital

Capital Markets

Client Relationship Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Outlook

Teamwork

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Corporate Associate - Legal 100 - Surrey

We are actively seeking an ambitious Corporate Associate (2 PQE+) to join a highly regarded Legal 100 firm based in Surrey due to expansion in the team.

This is a Chambers-rated top-tier corporate practice which offers excellent exposure to an impressive array of both regional, city and internationalclients.

You can expect to assist (and lead) on complex M&A; Private Equity and a diverse range of corporate matters from day one.

The successful individual will have a background in corporate law and be looking to step-up to a heavyweight national firm working on a stellar roster of blue-chip clients in the UK and internationally.

This position offers a fantastic platform for career development as the successful candidate will enjoy high visibility (both within and outside the firm), a key role in business development and full partner support.

Among the clients are multi-national corporations, public companies, professional partnerships, banks and financial institutions as well as private individuals, owner managed businesses and start-ups.

The team are conscious that the culture and close working relationships are vital assets, and are determined to maintain these as they increase in size.

The positions offer the opportunity to work on a broad variety of matters. You will have experience of and typically be involved in the following:

* M&A

* Private Equity / Venture Capital

* Capital markets listings / IPOs

* Public company takeovers

* JV's

* Group restructurings

* Corporate advisory matters

The ideal candidate will be well organised with a keen eye for detail, proactive and, most importantly, a team player.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Corporate Associate with 2 years’ plus PQE experience who is looking to grow their career at a leading national law firm where they will be supported and encouraged to play a leading role in advising large corporate clients (often international organisations), ambitious investee companies and high net worth individuals on M&A, early stage investments, reorganisations, shareholder arrangements, option schemes and other day-to-day corporate law matters.

Skills / Experience Required

You will have between 2 and 6 years' PQE and relevant corporate law experience gained with a recognised regional or London commercial firm.

A proven track record or keen interest in business development and client relationship management is highly desirable as is a commercial approach.

Personal qualities we seek include:

* Strong technical expertise

* Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels

* Commercial outlook

* Dedication to exceptional client service delivery

* Proactive style and ability to act on your own initiative

* Dedication, determination and loyalty to colleagues, clients and communities

* Collegiate and team-playing approach

* Relationship-driven and people oriented

* Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability

* Enthusiastic and committed to a career in clinical negligence work

* Strong analytical skills

* Excellent client care skills

* Self-motivation and the ability to assume responsibility for your own matters

The work of the team is high-quality and diverse and covers a broad range of corporate transactional and advisory work, including:

• Private M&A (both buy side and sell side)
• Private equity (principally management advisory and portfolio work)
• High growth companies / shareholders agreements and articles / equity fundraising
• Corporate rationalisations / reorganisations
• General corporate advisory
• Partnership law
• Inward investment and cross border

An excellent knowledge of transactional processes is required and this opportunityrequires excellent IT/keyboard skills, planning and organisational skills as well as a flexible and positive attitude to your work.

You will be joining an established team therefore the ability to work as part of a team is equally important.

This opportunity offers excellent long-term career development potential and the successful candidate will enjoy a collegiate team environment and generous financial package plus benefits.

The firm provide excellent long-term career opportunities for ambitious candidates with market-leading salaries (outside London), and a comprehensive package of benefits.

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