Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

Join a leading specialist legal firm as a Senior Associate Corporate Lawyer in Doncaster. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on M&A, venture capital, and corporate governance for a diverse client base, from start-ups to multinationals. As part of a friendly and supportive team, you will manage transactions and provide legal advice, ensuring clients receive top-notch service. The firm promotes a flexible hybrid working environment and offers career progression opportunities, making it an ideal place for ambitious lawyers 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, especially in M&A and investment.
• Experience drafting shareholder agreements and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A transactions with partner support.
• Communicate with clients and provide corporate advisory services.

Skills

M&A process

Venture capital investment

Private equity investment

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Intellectual property law

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Title:

Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Doncaster

Client:

CPL

Location:

Doncaster, 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 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 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 Northern Ireland.

What You'll Need to Succeed: The ideal candidate should have significant experience in the following areas and be confident to manage transactions with partner support:

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

What We 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 provided link or contact Emma Braniff at CPL for further information.