Corporate Associate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Aberdeen is looking for a Senior Corporate Associate to manage high-impact corporate work. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years PQE and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a market-leading salary, up to 30% bonus, and comprehensive benefits. This role provides clear pathways for professional development within a highly-ranked team.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Bonus of up to 30%

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant PQE in corporate law.
• Strong technical legal knowledge and ability to manage varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Engage in business development activities.
• Support professional development of team members.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Corporate Associate Solicitor BBBH56197_1742490002: Join this leading international firm as a Corporate Associate (3+ PQE) in their friendly Aberdeen team. Take on the largest, most complex and highest-impact corporate work in the UK and internationally while developing professionally and receiving support to achieve your individual goals.

The Role

Benefit from a team deeply rooted in the local Scottish market while also having significant expertise in big-ticket national and international corporate work. You will gain exposure to the full range of corporate work, from M&A, private equity and joint ventures to reorganisations, corporate governance and more, making this a dynamic role. The team win their own work from numerous sectors and are often seen as the"go-to" lawyers for complex, cross-border work. You will also be encouraged to engage in business development activities and to support the professional development of other team members. This role provides an exceptional platform from which to progress your career. You will be working side-by-side with some of the foremost corporate lawyers nationally, benefiting from their expertise and training in addition to clear and quick career progression. Join a highly-ranked Legal 500 Tier team who are high-performing, collaborative and friendly. If you are seeking an opportunity to enter one of the leading global firms at a senior level with plenty of headroom to continue progressing, this is an exceptional opportunity to do so.

The Firm

For those looking to work for a firm operating at the highest level globally, this is one such business. Having been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, this firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world. A modern firm which places emphasis on innovation, staff can expect to engage with a range of premier international clients on some of the largest and most high-quality work available. The resulting mixture of this incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele has resulted in this firm winning numerous high-profile awards. In contrast to many firms of its size and reach, there is an excellent work-life balance and a reputation for a friendly and supportive working environment persists. Employees receive excellent remuneration, benefits and first-rate ongoing professional development to ensure they can take ownership and progress in their careers. If you are seeking to develop your expertise and reputation as a leading lawyer within your chosen practice area and take a tangible step forward in your career, this is an unparalleled opportunity to do so.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an experienced corporate lawyer with at least 5 years of relevant PQE
• Is technically strong with up-to-date legal knowledge
• Can manage a varied caseload and work with a range of clients
• Has excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with colleagues and clients alike
• Is commercially aware with good problem-solving ability

What’s on Offer

• An opportunity to work for a pre-eminent global firm
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development and progression opportunities
• Ingrained flexible working
• Market-leading salary
• Bonus of up to 30%
• Comprehensive benefits package including financial protection, well-being considerations and generous holiday/leave entitlements