Corporate Senior Associate

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top UK law firm based in London seeks a Senior Associate for its Corporate team. This role involves handling complex corporate transactions and mentoring junior members. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years' PQE in corporate law and strong experience in M&A and private equity. The firm promotes a supportive culture with competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Flexible/hybrid working

Clear progression pathway

Access to high-profile clients

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer or Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• 5+ years' PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience in M&A and private equity transactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transactional and advisory work.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer or Legal Executive (England & Wales)

Experience in M&A and private equity transactions

Client-facing skills

Ability to manage complex matters

Team player in fast-paced environment

Education

5+ years' PQE in corporate law

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate
Top 50 UK Law Firm | London | Hybrid Working

Are you ready to take the next step in your corporate legal career at one of the UK's leading law firms?

I am currently looking for an experienced corporate solicitor to join a well-known top 50 law firm in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including listed companies, multinational corporations, fast-growth businesses, and private equity investors, on high-value and complex corporate transactions.

Ranked in the Top 50 UK Law Firms, they are known for our collaborative culture, sector expertise, and client-focused approach. Their Corporate team is consistently recognised in the legal directories for delivering strategic, pragmatic, and commercially sound advice across a broad range of corporate matters.

As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in delivering transactional and advisory work, including:

• M&A (domestic and cross-border)
• Private equity transactions
• Joint ventures and reorganisations
• Corporate governance and shareholder matters
• AIM and Main Market listings (experience desirable but not essential)

You will also be mentoring, supporting and developing junior team members, contribute to business development initiatives, and play an integral role in maintaining client relationships.

What could make you stand out?

• Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer or Legal Executive (England & Wales) with 5+ years' PQE in corporate law
• Strong experience in M&A and private equity transactions
• Ability to manage complex matters and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent client-facing skills with a commercial and pragmatic outlook
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Flexible/hybrid working (typically 50/50 split)
• Clear progression pathway to Legal Director and beyond
• Access to top-quality work and high-profile clients
• Supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture

If you are looking to join a firm where their ambition is matched by yours, please apply.

For more information or a confidential chat, please reach out to Ashleigh Curtis, or click apply with your up-to-date CV.

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