Corporate Senior Associate (6+ PQE) – Birmingham / West Midlands

Origin Legal; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Origin Legal in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join the team as a Senior Associate, working closely with three Partners and helping to lead a team of Associates. The successful candidate will manage transactions, maintain client relationships and mentor junior lawyers, while progressing within a growing practice.

The role offers significant responsibility, strong client exposure and genuine progression prospects in a supportive culture that values work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Proven experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions.
• Comfortable running matters with appropriate Partner support.
• Strong client management and business development skills.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Commercially minded with excellent technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex, high-quality corporate transactions.
• Mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Maintain and grow client relationships.
• Support business development initiatives.
• Contribute to the strategic direction and growth of the Corporate team.

Skills

Client management

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Commercial awareness

Team leadership

Job description

A leading Birmingham law firm is looking to strengthen its highly regarded Corporate team.

Withanimpressiveclientbase,acollaborativecultureandagenuinecommitmenttocareerdevelopment,
thisisanexcellentopportunitytojoinateamundertakinghigh-qualitycorporateworkwhilstenjoyingasupportiveandbalancedworkingenvironment.

This appointment forms part of the firm's continued growth strategy and offer ambitious lawyers the chance to play a significant role in the next phase of the team's success.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join the team as a Senior Associate.
This role sits at the heart of the Corporate practice, working closely with three experienced Corporate Partners and helping to lead a team of Corporate Associates. As such, it offers significant responsibility, strong client exposure and a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the department.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing transactions, maintaining client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and mentoring more junior members of the team.
The position would suit an ambitious lawyer seeking a platform from which they can further develop their practice whilst progressing towards the next stage of their career.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 6 years' PQE in Corporate law
• Proven experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions
• Comfortable running matters with appropriate Partner support
• Strong client management and business development skills
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Commercially minded with excellent technical ability

The Opportunity

• Work directly alongside respected Corporate Partners
• Lead and manage complex, high-quality transactions
• Play a key role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Genuine progression prospects within a growing practice
• Excellent quality of work and client exposure
• Supportive culture with a sensible approach to work-life balance
• Opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the Corporate team

Origin Legal is handling a number of Corporate and Commercial opportunities throughout the Midlands and South of England.
Any PQE or salary levels quoted are intended only as a guide. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who can demonstrate the skills and experience required to fulfil the role.