Corporate Senior Associate / Partner

Austen Lloyd; 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. This role involves advising clients on complex corporate transactions, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to business development. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working conditions, and a clear progression path to partnership, along with a robust benefits package including private healthcare and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Private healthcare

Generous annual leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years PQE in corporate law at Senior Associate or Partner level.
• Strong technical expertise in corporate transactions and advisory work.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across various sectors on mergers, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Lead and mentor junior lawyers, involving in strategic growth initiatives.
• Engage in private equity and venture capital transactions.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership

Excellent communication

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