Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Chesterfield. This role offers the chance to work on exciting M&A and investment projects, providing legal expertise to a diverse range of clients from start-ups to multinationals. The firm values collaboration and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements, making it an ideal environment for professional growth. With opportunities for career progression and a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for a qualified lawyer looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law with a focus on M&A and investment.
• Experience in drafting shareholder agreements and legal due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate governance and M&A processes.
• Draft and review legal documents related to acquisitions.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital

Private equity investments

Corporate governance

Intellectual property law

Client communication

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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

Client: CPL

Location: Chesterfield, 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 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 clients from start-ups to multinationals.

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

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Experience with venture capital and/or private equity investments
• General corporate advisory work including share issues, buy-backs, and re-organisations
• Drafting shareholder agreements and articles of association
• Legal due diligence and advising on solutions
• Handling disclosure processes and reviewing disclosure documents
• Drafting ancillary documents related to acquisitions or disposals
• Ability to handle client calls independently; knowledge of IP is an advantage
• 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
• Join a leading specialist legal firm

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