Senior Associate - Corporate Law Solicitor

Reed; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 50% remote

Competitive salary £65k-£85k

Professional growth opportunities

Full partner backing

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Senior Associate in Corporate Law for its Guildford office. The role requires extensive PQE and a track record in private practice, advising on and leading corporate transactions with partner support. The position offers significant visibility and development opportunities within a high-profile team.

You will draft, negotiate, and manage transactions, supervise juniors, and contribute to business development while benefiting from a flexible hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• SRA qualified with at least 6 years PQE.
• Experience as Associate or Senior Associate in private practice.
• Experience supervising juniors and overseeing transactions from inception to completion.
• Business development experience preferred.
• Excellent drafting and transaction management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on corporate transactions including M&A, spin-out, and venture capital transactions.
• Draft transaction documents and legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Manage transactions to ensure smooth execution and compliance with legal standards.
• Engage with clients and third parties to facilitate delivery of transactions.
• Lead business development activities to enhance the firm's market presence.
• Operate under the hybrid working policy with up to 50% remote work.

Skills

SRA Qualified

PQE 6+

Team supervision

Business development

Legal drafting

Client relationship management

M&A and corporate transactions

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate Law

• Annual Salary: £65k - £85k
• Location: Guildford
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (up to 50% remote work)

We are seeking a Senior Associate with over 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join a Legal 500 Corporate team in Guildford. This role offers a significant opportunity for career development, high visibility within and outside the firm, and a pivotal role in business development with full partner support.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Work closely with the team on a full range of corporate transactions, including M&A, spin-out, and venture capital transactions.
• Draft transaction documents and legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Manage transactions effectively, ensuring smooth execution and compliance with legal standards.
• Engage actively with clients and third parties to facilitate the successful delivery of transactions.
• Participate in and potentially lead the team's business development activities, enhancing the firm's market presence and client base.
• Operate under the firm's hybrid agile working policy, allowing flexibility to work from home or another UK location for up to 50% of the time.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must be SRA Qualified with a minimum of 6 years PQE.
• Proven background as an Associate or Senior Associate in private practice.
• Strong experience in supervising juniors and managing transactions from inception to completion.
• Previous business development experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent legal drafting and transaction management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining strong client relationships and managing stakeholder expectations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary range circa of £65k - £85k per annum.
• Hybrid working arrangement allowing up to 50% remote work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and high visibility within the firm.
• Supportive work environment with full partner backing.