Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; 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 Hemel Hempstead. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on M&A, investment, and corporate governance with a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to multinationals. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE, strong expertise in corporate law, and a collaborative spirit. With attractive salary packages, flexible hybrid working options, and clear career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for a motivated legal professional looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Join a leading legal firm

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with substantial experience in corporate law.
• Expertise in M&A, investment, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Join a specialist corporate team focusing on M&A and investment.
• Handle client calls independently and produce legal documents.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital investment

Private equity investment

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Intellectual property law

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE

Job description

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

Client: CPL

Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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• 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 a lawyer with substantial experience to join a specialist corporate team working with a diverse range of clients from start-ups to multinationals.

About the role: The successful candidate will be a key part of a friendly, supportive, and high-performing 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.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment experience
• Knowledge of corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
• Experience producing shareholder agreements and articles of association
• Legal due diligence skills
• Ability to handle client calls independently
• Understanding of IP law is advantageous
• Strong team player with experience in collaborative environments

What’s on offer

• Attractive salary and benefits
• Flexible hybrid working
• Career progression opportunities
• Join a leading legal firm

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