Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic corporate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to multinationals, focusing on M&A, investment, and corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE and a strong background in venture capital and private equity. With a flexible hybrid working model and a supportive team environment, this position promises excellent career progression opportunities within a leading specialist legal firm.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience in M&A, venture capital, and corporate advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Focus on M&A work, investment, and corporate governance.
• Handle client calls independently and produce shareholder agreements.

Skills

M&A process

Venture capital

Private equity investment

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Intellectual property understanding

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

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 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 the vibrant start-up community in NI.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• Experience in M&A process
• Experience in venture capital and/or private equity investment process
• Experience in general corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
• Experience in producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence experience
• Ability to handle client calls independently
• Understanding of IP (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.