Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Lawyer to join their specialist team in Bedford. This exciting role offers the chance to work on M&A transactions and corporate governance within a vibrant start-up community. The ideal candidate will have over five years of PQE and a strong background in venture capital and private equity processes. With a flexible hybrid working model and ongoing career progression opportunities, this position promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a supportive team and contribute to high-profile projects in a leading legal firm.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience in M&A and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Run transactions with partner support in M&A.
• Produce shareholder agreements and legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital investment

Private equity investment

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Intellectual property law

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Bedford

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Client:

CPL

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Opportunity: Cpl is actively recruiting 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 impressive clients from start-ups to multinationals.

About the role: The successful candidate will be a key part of a hardworking, friendly, and supportive team with the opportunity to focus on M&A work, investment, and corporate governance, particularly in intellectual property and tech law within the vibrant start-up community in NI.

What you'll need to succeed: The ideal candidate would have significant prior experience in the following areas and be confident to run transactions with partner support:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment processes
• General corporate advisory work such as share issues, share buy-backs, and internal reorganisations
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, including reports and solutions advice
• Reviewing disclosure letters or schedules
• Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Handling client calls independently; understanding of IP is an advantage
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What's on offer?:

• An attractive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing opportunities for career progression
• 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.