Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic team in Preston. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage with a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to multinationals, focusing on M&A work, investment, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will bring significant experience and a strong understanding of intellectual property and tech law. With a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a leading specialist legal firm.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law, especially M&A and investment.
• Strong client communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle M&A transactions and corporate governance matters.
• Produce shareholder agreements and manage legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital

Private equity investment

Corporate advisory work

Client communication

Intellectual property law

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Title:

Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Preston, Lancashire

Client:

CPL

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, 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 wide range of clients from start-ups to multinationals.

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

What You'll Need to Succeed: The ideal candidate will have significant prior experience, confident to handle transactions with partner support, including:

• 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)
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence and reporting
• Handling disclosure and ancillary documents for acquisitions/disposals
• Client communication skills without supervision; understanding of IP is advantageous
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What We 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.