Corporate Solicitor

SaccoMann; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentoring program

Career progression

Competitive benefits

Job summary

SaccoMann in Birmingham seeks a Corporate Associate to join its market-leading team. You’ll handle high-value, cross-border transactions for UK and international clients, working with top partners and a supportive environment.

The role offers strong career progression, mentoring, and a flexible hybrid working setup within a firm renowned for quality and long-term success.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with around 2–5 years’ PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• A client-focused approach.
• Commercially minded and able to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments and reorganisations.
• Acting for a diverse client base including corporates, investors, founders and international groups.
• Leading on mid-market transactions and supporting partners on complex, high-value deals.
• Drafting and negotiating key corporate documents such as SPAs, shareholder agreements and investment documentation.
• Managing and developing client relationships, contributing to business development initiatives.
• Working closely with colleagues across banking, tax, commercial and real estate teams to deliver seamless client service.

Skills

2-5 yrs PQE

M&A experience

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

The Opportunity

One of the UKs leading law firm is seeking to add an additional Corporate Associate to its market leading team in Birmingham. This is a phenomenal opportunity to work on high-value, often cross-border transactions for major UK and international clients, within a team recognised for the quality and complexity of its work.

The practice handles a wide range of corporate matters — from mid-market M&A through to headline deals valued in the hundreds of millions. You’ll be part of a collaborative, well-supported environment that offers both technical challenge and genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments and reorganisations.
• Acting for a diverse client base including corporates, investors, founders and international groups.
• Leading on mid-market transactions and supporting partners on complex, high-value deals.
• Drafting and negotiating key corporate documents such as SPAs, shareholder agreements and investment documentation.
• Managing and developing client relationships, contributing to business development initiatives.
• Working closely with colleagues across banking, tax, commercial and real estate teams to deliver seamless client service.

What we’re looking for

• Qualified solicitor with around 2–5 years’ PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• A client-focused approach.
• Commercially minded and able to build lasting relationships.

What’s on offer

• Exposure to high-value, often cross-border transactions across a wide range of sectors.
• Opportunity to work closely with market-leading partners and high-profile clients.
• Excellent career development and mentoring opportunities within a firm known for internal progression.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• A collaborative, inclusive and forward-thinking culture that values its people and promotes long-term success.