Senior Associate, Corporate

Taylor Root; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Guildford-based UK law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding corporate team. The role involves leading across M&A, spin-outs, venture capital deals, and general company law advisory work.

The position offers high visibility, strong partner support, and hybrid working up to 50% remote, with a focus on client service excellence and career development for lawyers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Proven record of handling M&A and venture capital transactions.
• Ability to manage complex corporate projects with minimal supervision.
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and leading transaction teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and confident client relationship skills.
• Track record or interest in business development activities.

Responsibilities

• Run transactions from inception to completion with drafting and negotiations of key documents.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Provide leadership across transaction teams and supervise junior lawyers.

Skills

M&A

Venture capital

Client relationships

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Job description

A highly regarded UK law firm with a strong footprint across London and the South East is seeking a Senior Associate to join its expanding corporate team in Guildford. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, sector focus, and commitment to both client service excellence and career development for its lawyers.

The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer to join a dynamic practice in a key leadership capacity. The successful candidate will work across a full range of corporate transactions, including M&A, spin-outs, venture capital deals, and ongoing company law advisory work. The role involves running transactions from inception to completion, drafting and negotiating key documentation, managing client relationships, and contributing to the team’s business development initiatives.

The position also offers significant internal and external visibility, strong partner support, and hybrid working arrangements (up to 50% remote).

What They’re Looking For

• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law
• Proven record of handling M&A and venture capital transactions
• Ability to manage complex corporate projects with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising junior lawyers and leading transaction teams
• Strong commercial acumen and confident client relationship skills
• Track record or interest in business development activities

Why Apply?

This role offers top of market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme, alongside a strong platform for partnership progression, excellent visibility across clients and the firm, and a supportive culture.