Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading legal firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join their dynamic team in Wakefield. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients, from innovative start-ups to established multinationals. You will focus on M&A, corporate governance, and intellectual property law, contributing to high-stakes transactions and providing top-tier legal advice. The firm values collaboration and offers a flexible hybrid working environment, alongside competitive salary and benefits. If you are a strong team player with a passion for corporate law, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Over 5 years PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience in M&A and corporate advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Join a specialized corporate team focusing on M&A and corporate governance.
• Handle client calls independently and produce legal documents.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital

Private equity investments

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Intellectual property law

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Title:

Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm, Wakefield

Client:

CPL

Location:

Wakefield, 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 involves recruiting an experienced Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) to join an industry-leading legal firm with offices in Belfast City. This role offers a chance for an experienced lawyer to join a specialized corporate team working with a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to multinationals. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team focusing on M&A, investment, corporate governance, with particular expertise in intellectual property and tech law, especially within Northern Ireland's vibrant start-up community.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with over 5 years PQE
• Experience in M&A processes
• Experience with venture capital and/or private equity investments
• Knowledge of corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
• Ability to produce shareholder agreements and articles of association
• Legal due diligence experience
• Familiarity with disclosure processes and ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
• Ability to handle client calls independently
• Understanding of IP law is advantageous
• Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 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.