Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

Join a leading specialist legal firm as a Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer to be part of a dynamic corporate team, engaging with a diverse clientele from startups to multinationals. You will focus on M&A, corporate governance, and intellectual property law, contributing to high-impact transactions. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and ongoing career progression opportunities. If you are a collaborative team player ready to make a significant impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer with significant experience in corporate law.
• Expertise in M&A, venture capital, and private equity investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Run transactions with partner support, focusing on M&A and corporate governance.
• Produce shareholder agreements and conduct legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital investment

Private equity investment

Corporate governance

Intellectual property law

Legal due diligence

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Bristol

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Client:

CPL

Location:

Bristol, 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 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 this 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 opportunities to focus on M&A work, investment, corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law, especially 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 reorganizations
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, including reports and advising on solutions
• The disclosure process and reviewing disclosure letters or schedules
• Drafting ancillary documents on acquisitions or disposals
• Handling calls with clients independently; understanding of IP is advantageous
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What’s on offer:

• An 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.