Corporate Senior Associate

William James Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension

Life and critical illness cover

Season ticket loan

Cycle-to-work

Learning & development

Job summary

William James Recruitment is supporting a leading commercial law firm in Birmingham to recruit a Corporate Senior Associate. You will advise on equity capital markets, public M&A and corporate governance, and lead transactions with ownership of client relationships.

The role offers a clear progression path, exposure to cross-border matters, and opportunities to mentor junior lawyers within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 6+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Strong track record in Equity Capital Markets, public company work or public M&A.
• Excellent technical legal skills and understanding of corporate transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on ECM, IPOs, fundraisings, placings and other capital-raising exercises.
• Lead public company matters, public M&A and corporate governance issues.
• Manage transactions from instruction to completion and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Equity Capital Markets

Public M&A

Corporate governance

Client relationships

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Solicitor with 6+ PQE

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate - Birmingham - Up to £120,000

A leading commercial law firm is seeking an ambitious Corporate Senior Associate to join its growing Corporate team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a high-performing and entrepreneurial team. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of UK and international transactions, the opportunity to take ownership of complex matters and a clear pathway towards future leadership and progression.

Working closely with experienced partners and corporate specialists, you will advise a diverse client base including listed companies, investors, financial institutions, brokers and growth businesses across a wide range of sectors.

The Role:

• Advise on a wide range of Equity Capital Markets transactions, including IPOs, secondary fundraisings, placings, subscriptions and other capital raising exercises
• Work on public company matters, public M&A transactions and corporate governance issues
• Lead and manage transactions from instruction through to completion, taking ownership of client relationships and deal execution
• Advise listed companies, financial institutions, investors and corporate clients on regulatory and transactional matters
• Support clients operating across a variety of sectors including technology, healthcare, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, real estate and consumer markets
• Gain exposure to cross-border transactions involving international stakeholders and overseas jurisdictions
• Work closely with partners on larger and strategically important matters
• Assist with the supervision, mentoring and development of junior lawyers
• Play an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and key industry contacts

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor ideally with 6+ years' PQE
• Strong experience in Equity Capital Markets, public company work and/or public M&A transactions
• Excellent technical legal skills and a strong understanding of corporate transactional work
• Experience managing transactions and taking responsibility for client relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and ambitious approach to career development
• An interest in networking, business development and contributing to the continued success of the team

The Benefits:

• Salary of up to £120,000 depending on experience
• Generous annual leave plus the option to buy extra days
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life and critical illness cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Season ticket and cycle-to-work schemes
• Comprehensive learning and development programmes