Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic corporate team in Cardiff. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from innovative start-ups to established multinationals. You'll be integral in M&A processes, corporate governance, and intellectual property law, all within a supportive and collaborative environment. With a flexible hybrid working model and attractive career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE and experience in M&A processes.
• Strong team player in high-performing, collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Focus on M&A work, investment, and corporate governance.
• Produce shareholder agreements and conduct legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital experience

Private equity investment

Corporate advisory work

Client communication skills

Intellectual property law

Education

Qualified lawyer (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Cardiff

Client: CPL

Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

Job Views: 2

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

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, and 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

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment experience
• General corporate advisory work (share issues, buy-backs, reorganisations)
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, reports, and advising on solutions
• Handling disclosure processes and reviewing disclosure letters
• Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Client communication skills; understanding of IP advantageous
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What’s on offer

• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Opportunities for career progression
• Joining a leading specialist legal firm

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