Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Lawyer to join their vibrant team in Crawley. This role offers the chance to work on M&A transactions, venture capital, and corporate advisory work, providing essential support to a diverse clientele. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, contributing to significant legal projects while enjoying flexible hybrid working arrangements. With attractive salary packages and opportunities for career advancement, this position is perfect for a motivated lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Join a leading specialist legal firm

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer with expertise in corporate law.
• Experience in M&A, venture capital, and private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle M&A processes and corporate governance matters.
• Draft shareholder agreements and conduct legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital investments

Private equity investments

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Intellectual property law

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Crawley, West Sussex

Client:

CPL

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

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 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 friendly and supportive team, focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law, especially within Northern Ireland's vibrant start-up community.

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

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience with M&A processes
• Venture capital and/or private equity investments
• General corporate advisory work (share issues, buy-backs, reorganisations)
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence and advising on solutions
• Handling disclosure processes and reviewing related documents
• Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Handling client calls independently; knowledge of IP is advantageous
• Strong team player in a high-performing environment

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.