Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their leading legal firm in Kingston upon Hull. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic corporate team, focusing on M&A processes, venture capital, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will possess over five years of PQE, showcasing expertise in intellectual property and tech law. With a flexible hybrid working model and attractive benefits, this position promises career progression and the chance to make a significant impact within a vibrant legal environment.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer with expertise in M&A and corporate governance.
• Experience in venture capital and private equity investment processes.

Responsibilities

• Join a specialist corporate team focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance.
• Communicate independently with clients and handle legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A process

Venture capital investment

Private equity investment

Corporate governance

Intellectual property law

Legal due diligence

Communication with clients

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Job Title:

Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

CPL

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, 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 a 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, 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:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• M&A process
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment process
• General corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
• Producing shareholder agreements and articles of association
• Legal due diligence and advising on solutions
• Handling disclosure processes and reviewing disclosure letters
• Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Communicating with clients independently; familiarity with IP is advantageous
• 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
• 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.