Senior Associate- Corporate

your Jared; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

High-profile matters

Job summary

A leading Top 50 UK law firm in Guildford is seeking a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its Corporate team. The role covers a broad range of corporate work with hybrid working up to 50% remote.

You will manage transactions from start to finish, draft transaction documents and legal advice, supervise junior team members, and contribute to business development and client relationships in a high visibility role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ PQE in private practice
• Experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions
• Experience supervising junior lawyers
• Business development experience desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end corporate transactions from inception to completion.
• Draft transaction documents and provide legal advice to clients.
• Supervise junior team members and support BD activities.
• Engage in business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Corporate law & transactions

M&A experience

Venture capital

Team supervision

Business development

Job description

Senior Associate – Corporate | Guildford

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Working Pattern: Hybrid (up to 50% remote working)

A leading Top 50 UK law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Corporate team in Guildford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor seeking the next step in their career. The successful candidate will enjoy high visibility within the firm and the wider market, play an active role in business development, and benefit from strong partner support and excellent opportunities for progression.

The Role

You will work on a broad range of corporate matters, including:

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Spin-out transactions
• Venture capital transactions
• General company law and corporate advisory work

The role will involve managing transactions from start to finish, drafting transaction documents and legal advice, liaising with clients and third parties, supervising junior team members, and supporting the team’s ongoing business development activity.

About You

You will ideally have:

• 6+ years’ PQE gained within a private practice environment
• Strong experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions
• Experience managing matters independently from inception through to completion
• Experience supervising and supporting junior lawyers
• Previous business development experience (desirable)

What’s on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm
• High-profile role with excellent partner support
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• Hybrid working with up to 50% remote flexibility
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality corporate caseload

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

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