Corporate Associate (2 yr PQE +)

Motus Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Recruitment is partnering with a Top 100 UK Law Firm in Guildford to recruit a Corporate Associate (2 PQE+). The role offers city-quality work, strong training, and exposure to mid-market deals.

You will handle high-value transactions across M&A, private equity, growth capital, and corporate finance, under a leading partner, with a path to accelerate your corporate career within a large firm.

Qualifications

• A corporate solicitor c.2PQE+
• Track record of mid-market corporate transactions in a highly regarded firm
• Ambition to develop as a corporate lawyer within a high-performing team

Responsibilities

• Mid-market M&A
• Private equity and growth capital
• Management buy-outs and buy-ins
• Joint ventures and restructurings
• Corporate finance
• Strategic advisory work

Job description

Corporate Associate (2 PQE+)

Top 100 UK Law Firm

Guildford with 3 days remote working

A new opportunity for an ambitious corporate Solicitor or Associate looking to build a first-class corporate career in Guildford, with City-quality work, leading training, and mid market deal exposure.

This leading law firm is home to one of the most highly regarded corporate teams outside of London and across the South East. They are now looking to strengthen their corporate team after a very successful year, ideally at 2 yr PQE +. The team delivers city-quality transactions, advising on sophisticated deals for clients ranging from high-growth start-ups to established national and international businesses, with transaction values frequently reaching £100m+.

The Work

You will be exposed early to complex, high-value transactions across:

• Mid-market M&A
• Private equity and growth capital
• Management buy-outs and buy-ins
• Joint ventures and restructurings
• Corporate finance
• Strategic advisory work

The role offers hands-on involvement from day one, working closely with a Legal 500-ranked partner and a technically strong, collaborative team that places real emphasis on developing junior lawyers.

You

This role will suit:

• A corporate solicitor c.2PQE+
• Track record of working on mid market corporate transactions in a highly regarded firm
• Clear ambition to develop as a corporate lawyer within a high-performing team
• The drive to take responsibility early and progress quickly
• This is an excellent platform for a drivensolicitor looking to accelerate their corporate career while enjoying the benefits of a large firm.

Applications from strong candidates outside these parameters will be considered.