Corporate Lawyer

Anakin Seal Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ PQE in corporate law to join its expanding team in London. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and the chance to work on a variety of corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory and project management skills, and be commercially minded to serve a broad client base.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law from private practice.
• Experience in due diligence and transaction documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex corporate transactional work.
• Support partners on high-value matters.
• Supervise and mentor junior fee earners.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Corporate transactions management

Supervision of junior colleagues

Project management

Commercial awareness

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.