Principal Associate - Corporate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Principal Associate with over 5 years of PQE in Corporate law. You will provide expert advice on M&A, private equity, and JV transactions, working with top-tier clients. The firm values a flexible and supportive working environment and offers first-rate career development opportunities along with an excellent salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Career development opportunities

Well-being considerations

Excellent salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in Corporate law.
• Proven experience in M&A, private equity, and JV transactions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored solutions and expert advice on Corporate activity.
• Work on M&A, JV, scale-ups, funding, public listings, and restructuring.
• Develop client relations and technical skills.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

M&A experience

Private equity transactions

Joint ventures (JV)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

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Join a Leading Top 40 International Firm as a Principal Associate (5+PQE) and Contribute to the Growth of their thriving Corporate Team.

The Firm

This distinguished firm boasts an exceptional reputation, earning accolades from both clients and employees. Known for its collaborative and inclusive culture, flat hierarchical structure and premier client base, it has attracted some of the finest legal professionals in the UK. These experts have built deep knowledge across various practice areas, garnering numerous recognitions from The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as both a firm and as individuals.

The firm's supportive, people-first ethos is reflected in glowing employee feedback and impressive revenue growth, which has fueled its nationwide expansion. By prioritising the well-being and development of its staff, the firm has cultivated a flexible, innovative, and progressive working environment that values creativity, ambition, and work-life balance.

Representing prestigious corporations and high-net-worth individuals, the firm offers its lawyers exposure to high-value, complex cases. Team members thrive in an environment designed to enhance their skills, offering an outstanding platform for career progression while working on cutting-edge legal matters.

The Role

This Legal 500 team conduct some of the most highly impactful deals on the national stage and as such, you will gain exposure to exciting and innovative work with a diverse range of clients, from FTSE100 entities to cutting-edge start-ups.

You will provide tailored solutions and expert advice on the full range of Corporate activity, including but not limited to M&A, JV, scale-ups, funding, public listings, private equity investments and restructuring.

With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relation skills while helping to cement the company's reputation as a leader in the Edinburgh Corporate market.

The successful candidate will be in an enviable position to develop market-leading expertise in Corporate and take a significant and exciting step forward in their career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with a minimum of 5 years PQE in Corporate
• Experience specifically in M&A, private equity and JV transactions
• Excellent verbal / written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skillslin
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Working for a Top 50 and award-winning employer
• An opportunity to develop a revered reputation in Corporate practice
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality / high-value work
• Engrained culture of flexible working
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Excellent salary
• Excellent benefits package and well-being considerations