Corporate Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment Limited, a London-based firm, is seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor or Partner to join its corporate team and drive growth.

The role focuses on developing client relationships, handling mid-to-large M&A, and shaping the department with support from top practitioners.

This is a strategic hire offering partnership progression in a modern, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Senior Corporate Solicitor or Partner with strong private company M&A experience.
• Experience advising entrepreneurs, SMEs and international clients.
• Ability to develop client relationships and drive new business.

Responsibilities

• Develop client relationships and drive new business for the Corporate team.
• Help build out the department and contribute to strategic growth.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and Heads of Department on high-value matters.

Skills

M&A experience

Business development

Networking

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate 6+ PQE | London, City | Top Tier L500 & HNW Chambers Ranked Firm | Fast-track progression to Partnership

The Firm:

With over 150 years of heritage, this London, City based firm combines a long-established reputation with a modern, commercially focused approach.

Operating across multiple UK offices

it is recognised for delivering high-quality legal advice within a collaborative, people-focused culture where lawyers are well-supported and genuinely engaged in the firm's success.

The Role:

The firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor / Partner to join its Corporate team and play a key role in its ongoing growth.

This is a strategic hire focused on expansion, with responsibility for developing client relationships, driving new business, and helping to build out the department over time.

You will work closely with experienced senior lawyers, including multiple Legal 500-ranked practitioners and Heads of Department, within a well-established Corporate team.

Why This Role?

• Top-tier recognition - Join a Legal 500, Chambers HNW and Spears 500-ranked firm with a leading Corporate practice
• Growth opportunity - Play a key role in shaping and expanding a growing team
• Leadership potential - Clear route to senior leadership and long-term progression
• High-quality work - Exposure to £5m-£10m+ M&A and entrepreneurial, growth-stage clients
• Strong platform - Work alongside experienced Legal 500-ranked Corporate lawyers and senior leadership
• Modern environment - Benefit from a hybrid, paperless, tech-enabled setup
• Cross-referral network - Access work across litigation, private client, and property teams

The Candidate & Benefits:

• Senior Corporate Solicitor or Partner with strong private company M&A experience
• Exposure to a complementary area (e.g. commercial, IP, banking, VC/PE)
• Experience advising entrepreneurs, SMEs, and international clients
• Comfortable with £5m-£10m+ transactions
• Strong business development and network-building ability
• Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyersCommercial, entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to grow and lead a team
• Able to work independently in a modern, hybrid environment