Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic team in Guildford. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting M&A transactions and corporate governance within the vibrant start-up community. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients on venture capital, private equity, and legal due diligence while contributing to a supportive and collaborative work environment. With flexible hybrid working options and ongoing career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for a motivated lawyer looking to make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Attractive salary and benefits package

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

• Run transactions with partner support in a collaborative environment.
• Handle client calls independently and provide legal solutions.

Skills

Corporate Law

M&A Process

Venture Capital

Private Equity

Legal Due Diligence

Intellectual Property

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Guildford

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Client:

CPL

Location:

Guildford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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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 impressive clients from start-ups to multinationals.

About the role: The successful candidate will be a key part of a hard-working, friendly, and supportive team, with the opportunity to focus on M&A work, investment, and corporate governance, particularly in intellectual property and tech law within the vibrant start-up community in NI.

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

• Qualified Lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• The M&A process
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment process
• General corporate advisory work such as share issues, share buy-backs, and internal re-organisations
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, including reports and solutions advice
• The disclosure process and review of disclosure letters or schedules
• Drafting ancillary documents on acquisitions or disposals
• Handling client calls independently; understanding of IP is an advantage
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What's on offer:

• An attractive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing career progression opportunities
• The chance to join a leading specialist legal firm

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