Corporate Senior Solicitor / Associate

Lusona Consultancy; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Scotland is seeking a Senior Solicitor or Associate with over 4 years of PQE to join their Corporate team. This role offers a chance to work on high-value M&A, private equity, and complex corporate matters, requiring strong project-management skills. The successful candidate will run and support significant deals, advise on corporate matters, and foster client relationships in a supportive environment that encourages career progression and development.

Benefits

Close partner exposure

Structured development

Supportive working environment

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PQE in corporate law.
• Strong ability in drafting high-quality corporate documents.
• Proven skills in managing high-profile M&A and PE deals.

Responsibilities

• Run and support high-profile M&A and PE deals.
• Advise on reorganisations, investments, and governance issues.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Corporate/commercial experience

Excellent drafting skills

Analytical skills

Strong commercial awareness

Client-facing confidence

Project-management skills

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Senior Solicitor or Associate (4 years+ PQE) – Corporate, Edinburgh/Glasgow

A leading law firm is looking for a talented Senior Solicitor or Associate (4 years+ PQE) to join its dynamic Corporate team. This is a standout opportunity to work on high‑value M&A, private equity, joint ventures and complex corporate matters for a wide range of listed and unlisted companies, as well as private equity funds. Most of the M&A and private equity transactions involve a multi-jurisdictional aspect, entailing strong project‑management skills and exercise of commercial judgment.

What you’ll do:

• Run and support high‑profile M&A and PE deals
• Advise on reorganisations, investments and governance issues
• Draft high‑quality corporate documents and research
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development

What you’ll bring:

• Solid corporate/commercial experience
• Excellent drafting, accuracy and analytical skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client‑facing confidence
• Ability to manage competing deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and a proactive drive to learn

What’s on offer:

• Complex, high‑quality and multi-jurisdictional corporate work
• Close partner exposure and structured development
• A supportive, ambitious and forward‑thinking working environment
• Clear progression opportunities

If you're a motivated corporate lawyer ready for your next step, this role offers genuine career growth and high‑impact work.

Please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or email [e-mail]