Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic team in Nottingham. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse client base, from innovative start-ups to multinational corporations, focusing on M&A, corporate governance, and intellectual property. With a flexible hybrid working model and opportunities for career advancement, this position is ideal for a motivated professional eager to make a significant impact in a leading legal firm. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will shape the future of corporate law.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with significant experience in corporate law.
• Expertise in M&A, venture capital, and private equity processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle M&A transactions and corporate advisory work.
• Draft shareholder agreements and conduct legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital investment

Private equity investment

Corporate governance

Client communication skills

Intellectual property law

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Title:

Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Nottingham

Client:

CPL

Location:

Nottingham, 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 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 diverse range of clients from start-ups to multinationals.

About the Role: The successful candidate will be a key part of a supportive team, focusing on M&A, investment, corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law, especially within the vibrant start-up community in Northern Ireland.

Requirements: The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the following areas and be confident to handle transactions with partner support:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment processes
• General corporate advisory work, such as share issues, buy-backs, and re-organisations
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, including reports and solutions advice
• Handling disclosure processes and reviewing disclosure documents
• Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Client communication skills; understanding of 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
• Join a leading specialist legal firm

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