Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking a Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on M&A transactions, corporate governance, and intellectual property law, particularly in the thriving start-up sector. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and will be instrumental in providing legal advice to a diverse client base, from start-ups to multinationals. With attractive salary packages and flexible hybrid working options, this is an exceptional opportunity for career progression within a supportive and innovative legal team.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a corporate lawyer with M&A focus.
• Experience in venture capital and private equity processes.

Responsibilities

• Handling M&A work and corporate governance tasks.
• Drafting shareholder agreements and advising on solutions.

Skills

M&A experience

Venture capital knowledge

Private equity investment

Corporate governance expertise

Intellectual property understanding

Client management skills

Legal due diligence

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity: CPL is actively recruiting for an experienced Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join an industry-leading legal firm with offices in Belfast City. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join the firm's specialist corporate team, working with a wide range of clients from start-ups to multinationals.

About the role: The successful candidate will be a key part of a hardworking, friendly, and supportive team, focusing on M&A work, investment, corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law, especially within the vibrant start-up community in Northern Ireland.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in the M&A process
• Experience in venture capital and/or private equity investment processes
• Experience in general corporate advisory work, such as share issues, share buy-backs, and internal reorganizations
• Experience in producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence experience, including collating reports and advising on solutions
• Experience with the disclosure process and reviewing disclosure letters or schedules
• Experience drafting ancillary documents on acquisitions or disposals
• Ability to handle client calls independently; understanding of IP is advantageous
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What’s on offer

• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing career progression opportunities
• The chance to join a leading specialist legal firm

To apply, send your CV via the provided link or contact Emma Braniff at CPL for further information.