Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Lawyer to join their vibrant team in Stockport. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of clients, from startups to multinationals, focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PQE and experience in venture capital and private equity. With a flexible hybrid working model and ongoing career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for a dedicated professional looking to make an impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Join a leading specialist legal firm

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with over 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in M&A processes and corporate advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Key part of a supportive team focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance.
• Drafting shareholder agreements and handling legal due diligence.

Skills

Corporate Law

M&A Process

Venture Capital

Private Equity

Legal Due Diligence

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer

5+ Years PQE

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Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Stockport

Client: CPL

Location: Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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 hardworking, friendly, and supportive team, with opportunities to focus on M&A work, investment, and corporate governance, particularly in intellectual property and tech law within the vibrant start-up community in NI.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in the M&A process
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment experience
• General corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and internal re-organisations
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, including reports and solutions advice
• Handling disclosure process and reviewing disclosure letters or schedules
• Drafting ancillary documents on acquisitions or disposals
• Client communication skills with minimal supervision; understanding of IP is an advantage
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What's on offer?

• Attractive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing career progression opportunities
• Join a leading specialist legal firm

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