Corporate Senior Associate / Partner

Austen Lloyd Limited; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Corporate Senior Associate or Partner to join its renowned corporate team. The role involves advising clients on various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, and leading junior lawyers. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a clear path to partnership. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 6 years PQE in corporate law and strong business development skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension

Generous annual leave

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years PQE in corporate law at Senior Associate or Partner level.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions and advisory work.
• Excellent communication and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Lead and mentor junior lawyers.
• Manage complex matters and client relationships.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Client relationship management

Leadership and mentoring

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate / Partner - Bournemouth

Salary: Competitive | Hybrid Working | Clear Progression Path

A prestigious Legal 500 firm in Bournemouth is seeking a talented Corporate Senior Associate or Partner to join its highly regarded corporate team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to take on a senior, strategic role within a progressive and forward-thinking practice known for its quality work and strong client base.

The Role

You will advise a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and larger corporates, across an array of sectors. The work will include:

• Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals
• Private equity and venture capital transactions
• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
• Joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and governance matters
• Business start-ups and commercial structuring
• Leading and mentoring junior lawyers, with involvement in business development and strategic growth initiatives

What's on Offer

• Highly competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance
• Clear and achievable progression path to Partnership (or Equity for existing Partners)
• Opportunity to work with a Legal 500 recognised corporate team on high-value transactions
• Excellent benefits package including private healthcare, pension, and generous annual leave
• Supportive, collaborative culture with investment in professional development and leadership training

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE in corporate law (Senior Associate or Partner level)
• Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions and advisory work
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead complex matters
• Commercially aware with strong business development skills
• A team player with excellent communication and leadership qualities

Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency operating nationally. Please Note: our advertisements may use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. The role; CW 61332 Corporate Senior Associate / Partner - Bournemouth

For more information send your CV or get in touch with Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible CW 61332 Corporate Senior Associate / Partner - Bournemouth