Corporate Lawyer

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing support

Sabbatical opportunities

Job summary

Leading International Firm in Birmingham seeks a Senior or Principal Corporate Associate (4 PQE+) to join its top-tier corporate team. This full-time, permanent role offers hybrid working and a broad mix of high-value mandates, including M&A, private equity, ECM, and cross-border restructurings.

You will advise on diverse corporate matters, work with a 70+ lawyer team, and have opportunities to lead on transactions and develop client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' PQE in corporate law, ideally in a well-regarded firm.
• Strong experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions.
• Excellent drafting and commercial skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach with client-facing responsibilities.
• Interest in developing long-term relationships and contributing to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of corporate matters including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, ECM, and group restructurings.
• Work with a large, established corporate team and contribute to high-profile transactions.
• Act for UK and international clients on multi-jurisdictional deals.
• Lead on transactions and develop strong client relationships and business development.

Skills

M&A expertise

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Team collaboration

Job description

Corporate Senior or Principal Associate (4 PQE+) | Leading International Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid

A top-ranked international law firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Corporate team in Birmingham. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with hybrid working and flexible arrangements available as standard.

Excellent salary, generous benefits package, and long-term career development. Work will be a broad variety of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, equity capital markets, joint ventures and group restructurings.

The Role

• Advise on a broad range of high-quality corporate matters including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, ECM, and group restructurings.


• Work closely with a well-established, collaborative team of 70+ corporate lawyers nationally, including five equity partners based in Birmingham.


• Act for a wide variety of major UK and international clients, many of whom are involved in multi-jurisdictional transactions.


• Take a key role in client relationship management and business development, with the opportunity to lead on transactions and develop your profile internally and externally.

About the Team

• Consistently ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 and Chambers UK.


• Known for its strong culture, excellent collaboration, and high levels of responsiveness.


• The team acts across a variety of sectors including health and life sciences, advanced engineering, technology, real estate, and energy.


• Key clients include major household names

About You

• At least 4 years' PQE in corporate law, ideally gained in a well-regarded firm.


• Strong experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions.


• Excellent technical, drafting, and commercial skills.


• A collaborative and proactive approach with a desire to take on client-facing responsibilities.


• A genuine interest in developing long-term relationships and contributing to business growth.

The Offering

• A competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package.


• A modern, flexible hybrid working policy with a commitment to work/life balance.


• Access to market-leading clients and complex, high-value transactions.


• A clear pathway for progression with personal development and training support.


• Access to state-of-the-art offices in central Birmingham with on-site amenities.

Additional benefits include:

• Private medical insurance (with family options)


• Generous annual leave, plus buy/sell options


• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policies


• Sabbatical opportunities


• Pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support programmes

We are committed to equal opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.