Corporate Associate Solicitor

CapeClarke; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance

4x annual salary life assurance

5% matched pension contribution

Enhanced family leave

Season ticket loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional holidays option

Job summary

CapeClarke is seeking a Corporate Associate/senior Solicitor (1–6 PQE) to join our Oxford‑based Corporate Team on a hybrid basis. You will work on high‑quality transactions for local, regional, national and international clients, with strong partner exposure and clear career development.

The role covers M&A, private equity, venture capital, restructurings and cross‑border matters, with a focus on Tech and Health & Social Care sectors; 26 days holiday, private medical insurance, pension and more

Qualifications

• 1–6 years post qualified Solicitor (England & Wales).
• Experience in a regional or national Corporate team.
• Strong M&A experience; private equity and/or venture capital advantageous.
• Ambitious and keen to develop client relationships and business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of high‑quality corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, venture capital, restructurings and reorganisations.
• Advised local, regional, national and international clients including corporates, investors and founders.
• Engage in cross‑border deals, build client relationships and contribute to business development and the firm’s Tech sector group.

Job description

Corporate Associate/senior Solicitor 1PQE – 6PQE

Location: Oxford | Hybrid

Salary: £60K - £90K DOE + bonus

Overview

Join a top-tier national law firm and highly ranked Corporate team as a Corporate Associate. You’ll be joining a well-established and growing team in Oxford, working on a broad range of high-quality transactions for an impressive and varied client base, from successful local and regional businesses through to national and international corporates, investors, founders and management teams. This is a great opportunity for a 1–6 PQE Corporate Solicitor looking for quality work, strong partner exposure and genuine scope to develop their career within a growing team.

Responsibilities

• As a Corporate solicitor you will work on a broad range of high-quality corporate transactions, including M&A, private equity, venture capital, restructurings and reorganisations, advising an impressive mix of local and regional businesses, national and international corporates, founders, management teams and institutional investors, with particular exposure to the Tech and Health & Social Care sectors.
• You will gain exposure to both UK and cross-border transactions, working closely with experienced partners and taking an active role throughout deals.
• You will also have the opportunity to build client relationships and get involved in business development and the firm's growing Tech sector group.

Experience Required

• 1-6 years post qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Experience gained within a regional or national Corporate team.
• Solid experience across M&A, with private equity and/or venture capital experience being advantageous.
• Strong technical, drafting and communication skills, with a commercial and pragmatic approach.
• Someone ambitious who is keen to develop their career, build client relationships and become increasingly involved in business development.

BENEFITS

• Minimum 26 days’ holiday + bank
• Option to buy or sell up to 1 week’s holiday
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• 4x annual salary life assurance
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Enhanced family leave
• Season ticket loans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Lots more