Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic legal team in Slough. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on M&A processes, venture capital, and corporate governance within a leading firm. With a focus on collaboration and high performance, the successful candidate will handle diverse legal challenges and contribute to a vibrant start-up community. Enjoy competitive salary, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and clear career progression in this exciting position that promises to enhance your professional journey.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance.
• Produce shareholder agreements and manage legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital knowledge

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Intellectual property law

Client communication

Education

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Slough

Client: CPL

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

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• 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 a unique opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join a 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 member of a supportive team, focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law within the vibrant start-up community in Northern Ireland.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience with M&A processes
• Knowledge of venture capital and private equity investments
• Experience with corporate advisory work, including share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
• Ability to produce shareholder agreements and articles of association
• Legal due diligence experience
• Experience with disclosure processes and ancillary documents
• 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

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Career progression opportunities
• Chance to join a leading legal firm

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