Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Telford; 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 Telford. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to multinationals, focusing on M&A, corporate governance, and intellectual property within a vibrant community. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE and a strong background in corporate law, with the ability to independently manage transactions and client communications. Join a supportive and collaborative environment that values career progression and offers flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Career progression opportunities

Attractive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law with a focus on M&A and investment.
• Experience in drafting shareholder agreements and legal due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Run transactions with partner support in M&A and corporate governance.
• Handle client calls independently and provide legal solutions.

Skills

Corporate Law

M&A Process

Venture Capital

Private Equity

Legal Due Diligence

Intellectual Property

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Telford

Client:

CPL

Location:

Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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2

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, corporate governance, particularly in intellectual property and tech law within the vibrant start-up community in Northern Ireland.

What you'll need to succeed: The ideal candidate should have significant prior experience in the following areas and be confident to run transactions with partner support:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
• The M&A process
• Venture capital and/or private equity investment process
• General corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
• Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
• Legal due diligence, including reports and solutions advice
• Disclosure process and review of disclosure letters or schedules
• Drafting ancillary documents on acquisitions or disposals
• Handling client calls independently; understanding of IP is advantageous
• 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.