Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) - Leading Firm

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

Job summary

Join a leading specialist legal firm as a Corporate Lawyer (Senior Associate) in a vibrant team. This role offers the chance to work on M&A processes, venture capital, and corporate governance, focusing on the dynamic start-up community. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you'll engage with a diverse range of clients, from start-ups to multinationals, providing expert legal advice and support. Enjoy flexible hybrid working and ongoing career progression opportunities in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Ongoing career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Handle M&A transactions with partner support.
• Draft shareholder agreements and conduct legal due diligence.

Skills

M&A processes

Venture capital investment

Private equity investment

Corporate advisory work

Legal due diligence

Client communication

Intellectual property knowledge

Education

Qualified lawyer

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Client:

CPL

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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 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 with the opportunity 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: The ideal candidate would have significant prior experience in the following areas and be confident to handle transactions with partner support:

1. Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE
2. Experience in M&A processes
3. Venture capital and/or private equity investment processes
4. General corporate advisory work such as share issues, buy-backs, and reorganizations
5. Producing shareholder agreements and bespoke articles of association
6. Legal due diligence, including reports and solutions advice
7. Handling disclosure processes and reviewing disclosure letters or schedules
8. Drafting ancillary documents for acquisitions or disposals
9. Client communication skills; understanding of IP is an advantage
10. Strong team player with experience in high-performing, collaborative environments

What's on offer:

• An attractive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Ongoing career progression opportunities
• The chance to join a leading specialist legal firm

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