Corporate Senior Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring from partners

Clear progression prospects

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is handling a rare opportunity for a Senior Corporate Associate (4-8 PQE) to join a leading national law firm's Birmingham Corporate team.

You will advise on a broad range of high-value transactions including M&A, Private Equity, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings, with strong partner access, mentoring, and a collaborative culture, along with hybrid working and clear progression prospects.

Qualifications

• 4–8 PQE in corporate law.
• Experience advising on high-value transactions.
• Ability to work with entrepreneurs, owner-managed and large corporates.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A, Private Equity, and governance matters.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, joint ventures and restructurings.
• Support partners on high-profile corporate transactions and advisory matters.

Skills

M&A

Private Equity

Shareholder Agreements

Joint Ventures

Corporate Restructurings

Corporate Governance

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking an ambitious Senior Corporate Associate (4-8 PQE) to join its Corporate team in Birmingham.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a market-leading practice advising a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses and investors through to large corporates on complex and high-value transactions.

Working alongside highly respected Corporate partners, you will advise on a broad range of matters including:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Private Equity transactions
• Shareholder Agreements
• Joint Ventures
• Corporate Restructurings
• Corporate Governance and Advisory Matters

The team has established an excellent reputation in the market and continues to experience significant growth, creating genuine opportunities for ambitious lawyers looking to accelerate their careers.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Competitive salary package of £70,000 - £90,000+ depending on experience
• Additional bonus scheme
• High-quality corporate transactions and premium client base
• Exposure to significant M&A and Private Equity work
• Strong partner access and mentoring
• Hybrid working and excellent flexibility
• Clear and achievable progression prospects
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing Corporate practice