Corporate Lawyer

Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its expanding Corporate team in London. You will manage complex transactions and supervise junior colleagues while working in a flexible hybrid model. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PQE in corporate law and proven skills in project management and relationship building. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunities for business development

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law gained within private practice.
• Experienced in running corporate transactions from start to finish.
• Skilled in supervising junior fee earners and coordinating external advisers.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex transactional work and supervise junior colleagues.
• Support partners on high-value matters.
• Contribute to the team’s strategic growth.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Project management

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Role Overview

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its expanding Corporate team in London. Acting as a cornerstone within the department, you will play a key role in managing complex transactional work, supervising junior colleagues, and supporting partners on high-value matters.

This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of corporate transactions, including M&A, equity fundraising, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and company reorganisations, while contributing to the team’s strategic growth in London.

Candidate Profile/Experience needed

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified Solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law gained within private practice.
• Experienced in running corporate transactions from start to finish, including due diligence processes, drafting and negotiating key transaction documents, and managing completion.
• Skilled in supervising junior fee earners and coordinating external advisers.
• Commercially minded with the ability to adapt legal advice to meet clients’ business needs.
• Organised, with strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ambitious, proactive, and able to build trusted relationships with clients and referrers.

What’s on offer?

This is a permanent, full-time position offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hybrid working model (three days in the London office, two from home).
• The chance to work within a dynamic and supportive corporate team of over 30 fee-earners across multiple offices.
• Exposure to a broad client base ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups and high-growth companies to large private companies and listed entities.
• Opportunities for business development, networking, and career progression within a forward-thinking and people-focused firm.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where colleagues are supported to achieve their potential.

Apply now

If you are an experienced Corporate lawyer seeking to progress your career as a Senior Associate within a top 100 law firm please apply with an up to date CV.