Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking a Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic team in Shrewsbury. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of M&A processes, venture capital, and corporate governance matters, particularly within the vibrant start-up community. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, providing legal advice to a diverse range of clients. With opportunities for career progression and a flexible hybrid working model, this position is perfect for a qualified lawyer looking to make a significant impact in a leading firm.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with over 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in M&A, venture capital, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance.
• Handle client calls independently and draft necessary legal documents.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital

Private equity investments

Corporate governance

Intellectual property law

Legal due diligence

Drafting shareholder agreements

Client management

Education

Qualified lawyer (5+ years PQE)

Job description

Job Title:

Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Shrewsbury

Client:

CPL

Location:

Shrewsbury, 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 this 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, corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law, especially within the vibrant start-up community in NI.

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
• Experience in general corporate advisory work, including share issues, buy-backs, and re-organisations
• Proficiency in producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence experience
• Experience in disclosure processes and reviewing disclosure letters or schedules
• Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Ability to handle client calls independently; 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, send your CV via the provided link or contact Emma Braniff at CPL for further information.