Corporate Associate / Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Modern offices

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Corporate Solicitor with 1+ years PQE to join a national corporate team. You will work on a broad mix of transactions, including M&A, shareholdings, and venture capital deals, gaining hands-on experience and client exposure from early in your career.

The firm offers a collaborative culture, structured progression and hybrid working in modern offices, with mentoring and formal development pathways.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 1+ years' PQE in corporate law.
• Strong interest in transactional work and corporate principles.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to M&A transactions, shareholder agreements, restructurings and equity deals.
• Assist on joint ventures, venture capital and private equity matters.
• Develop client relationships and participate in business development.
• Work under supervision with senior lawyers to gain hands-on experience.
• Support the national corporate team across diverse client base.

Skills

PQE 1+ years

Corporate law

M&A experience

Client relationship

Job description

Leading National Firm | Corporate Solicitor | 1+ Years PQE

Build your corporate career within a highly rated, entrepreneurial team of over 70 lawyers, working on a broad mix of transactions for clients ranging from ambitious SMEs to FTSE 100 companies, with cogent investment in your development from day one.

The Firm

This is a large, full-service UK law firm with over 10 offices nationwide and a reputation for being big, without the attitude. It is B Corporation certified, consistently ranked in the top tiers of Legal 500 and Chambers, and listed among The Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For. The firm takes a values-led approach and is known for a collaborative, inclusive culture that offers clear progression and a strong work-life balance.

Hybrid working is embedded, offices are modern and well-connected, and the firm actively encourages lawyers at all levels to build their own client relationships and professional networks.

The Team

The Corporate team is one of the firm's flagship practices, led by highly ranked Partners that have national recognition.

The team advises on the full spectrum of corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, fundraising, private equity, equity capital markets, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, reorganisations, and corporate governance. It combines true national reach with deep-rooted local presence, giving junior lawyers exposure to substantial, high-quality transactions without being lost in a faceless department.

The Role

You will work as part of a seamless national team, gaining hands‑on experience across a wide range of corporate matters. You will contribute to M&A transactions, shareholders' agreements, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and venture capital or private equity deals. You will be supported and supervised by senior lawyers who are committed to developing talent, with early opportunities to take on responsibility for discrete workstreams and build direct client contact.

Business development and networking are encouraged from the start, and you will be actively supported in building your own profile and client relationships. The firm's culture is one where questions are welcomed, progression is structured, and career development is a shared priority.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with 1+ years' PQE in corporate law, gained at a reputable firm
• A strong interest in transactional work and a solid foundation in corporate legal principles
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• A self-starting, enthusiastic attitude, with a willingness to learn and take ownership
• A collaborative, team-focused, approach and the ability to build rapport with clients
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What's on Offer

• A role in a highly rated, entrepreneurial corporate team with national reach
• Exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions for a diverse client base
• Structured career development, clear progression pathways, and active mentoring
• A collaborative, values-led culture in a firm recognised as one of the best places to work
• Hybrid working, modern offices, and a competitive salary and benefits package
• A platform that takes your professional growth seriously, right from the start