Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic team in Gloucester. This role offers the chance to work on exciting M&A projects and corporate governance for a variety of clients, from innovative start-ups to multinational corporations. With a focus on intellectual property and tech law, the successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements. This is a unique opportunity for career progression within a leading legal firm, where your expertise will be valued and impactful.

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.
• Experience in venture capital and private equity investment.

Responsibilities

• Work with a diverse range of clients on M&A and corporate governance.
• Prepare shareholder agreements and conduct legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Corporate governance

Intellectual property law

Venture capital

Private equity investment

Legal due diligence

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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

Client: CPL

Location: Gloucester, 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, supportive team and will 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 Northern Ireland.

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, re-organisations)
• Preparation of shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence and advising on solutions
• Handling disclosure processes and reviewing disclosure documents
• Drafting ancillary documents for 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.