Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Lawyer to join their dynamic team in Reading. This role offers the chance to work on diverse M&A projects and corporate governance while engaging with a variety of clients, from innovative start-ups to established multinationals. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, focusing on venture capital and private equity investments, and will have opportunities for career progression. With a flexible hybrid working model and an attractive salary package, this position is perfect for a motivated legal professional looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer with expertise in corporate law.
• Experience in M&A, venture capital, and private equity investments.

Responsibilities

• Focus on M&A work, investment, and corporate governance.
• Drafting shareholder agreements and handling legal due diligence.

Skills

Corporate Law

M&A Processes

Venture Capital

Private Equity Investments

Intellectual Property

Corporate Governance

Legal Due Diligence

Client Communication

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Reading

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Client:

CPL

Location:

Reading, 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 this 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, 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:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Experience in venture capital and/or private equity investments
• General corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and internal reorganizations
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, including reports and advising on solutions
• Reviewing disclosure letters or schedules
• Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Handling client calls independently; understanding of IP is advantageous
• A strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What's on offer:

• An 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.