In-House Corporate Associate

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK professional services firm is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its in-house legal team. This role focuses on corporate transactions, including M&A and investments, providing a unique opportunity to engage in high-value work with flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will bring 3+ years of PQE, alongside strong drafting and transactional skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ PQE as a UK-qualified solicitor.
• Strong transactional experience (private practice or in-house).
• Excellent drafting skills and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Advising on M&A, investments, and restructures.
• Leading on legal due diligence and transaction documentation.
• Drafting commercial contracts and corporate documents.

Skills

Drafting skills

Commercial acumen

Transactional experience

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

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? Corporate Associate – In-House (Transactions-Focused)

? Leeds, Sheffield, Hertford – potential for a mostly remote working arrangement if needed.

? Full-time | Permanent

Our client is a Top 100 UK professional services firm with a strong client base in the entertainment industry, is looking for a commercially minded Corporate Associate to join its dynamic in-house legal and advisory team. While the role spans corporate and commercial matters, the focus is firmly on corporate transactions.

? The Role

You'll work as part of an integrated team advising on high-value national transactions including M&A, investments, and group restructures. This is a rare in-house opportunity to engage in complex deal work with the flexibility to be fully remote or office-based.

? Key Responsibilities

• Advising on M&A, investments, and restructures
• Leading on legal due diligence and transaction documentation
• Drafting commercial contracts and corporate documents
• Collaborating with finance, tax, and audit teams
• Engaging with clients on strategic matters

? What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ PQE as a UK-qualified solicitor
• Strong transactional experience (private practice or in-house)
• Excellent drafting skills and commercial acumen
• Ability to manage matters independently and proactively

? Interested? Apply now or message Chloe Zagni for a confidential chat.