Corporate Associate Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Associate to join their dynamic Aberdeen team. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact corporate matters, including M&A and private equity, while being supported by top-tier legal experts. With a strong focus on career progression and professional development, you will be part of a highly-ranked team known for their collaborative spirit and excellence in corporate law. Enjoy a market-leading salary, a generous benefits package, and the opportunity to engage with prestigious clients in a flexible working environment. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Market Leading Salary

Bonus up to 30%

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Generous Holiday Entitlements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate law with strong technical knowledge.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and engage with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex corporate work including M&A and corporate governance.
• Support business development and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Corporate Law

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Ability

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified Lawyer (5+ PQE)

Job description

Join this leading international firm as an Associate (3+ PQE) in their friendly Aberdeen team.

Take on the largest, most complex and highest-impact corporate in the UK and internationally whilst developing professionally and being supported to achieve your individual goals.

Role

Benefit from a team who are deeply rooted in the local Scottish market whilst 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 re-organisations, corporate governance and much more, making for a dynamic role. The team win their work from numerous sectors and is often seen as the ‘go-to’ lawyers for complex, cross-border work.

You will also be encouraged to get involved 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 and with plenty of headroom to continue progressing, this is an exceptional 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 top tier 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

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Tilly Scott at 0131 460 7747/[emailprotected] for a confidential chat.