Senior Associate – Corporate & Private Equity

Capital Law Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Free yoga sessions

Chiropractor visits subsidy

Enhanced annual leave

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Capital Law Ltd in Cardiff or London is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Corporate & Private Equity team. You will handle high‑value M&A and private equity matters, working across London, Cardiff and international clients.

The role requires a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE, a proven ability to lead deal work, and a collaborative approach within a flexible hybrid environment. If you enjoy shaping complex transactions and contributing to a dynamic firm, we’d like to hear from

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE
• Experience handling complex corporate transactions and private equity
• Ability to lead deal teams and manage clients
• Willingness to work in a hybrid model across offices

Responsibilities

• Manage high‑value M&A and private equity deals
• Lead deal teams and coordinate internal and client stakeholders
• Draft and negotiate complex transaction documents
• Maintain and develop client relationships across UK and internationally

Skills

Corporate transactions

Private equity

M&A

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our thriving Corporate & Private Equity team in Cardiff or London.

Working within the Corporate & Private Equity team:

The Corporate & Private Equity team’s main focus is on M&A and Private Equity transactions; we handle complex and high-value matters, and our clients are generally based in London, but also across the UK and internationally. We have offices in Cardiff, London, and Paris. We work flexibly and team members work from home and/or from either of our offices.

What are we looking for?

We’re seeking a driven and experienced corporate lawyer with up-to-date expertise in corporate transactions and private equity.

You’ll be a qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience, confident working on complex and diverse deals, and a collaborative team player.

If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued and you can make a meaningful impact on the business, we’d like to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

Flexible approach to work

• A balanced approach to working hours, with the ability to work between home and the office as required through our hybrid working model.

Health and wellbeing

• Health cash plan, life assurance and pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free yoga sessions, subsidised chiropractor visits and regular wellbeing initiatives.

Excellent rewards and benefits

• Competitive salary, generous recruitment referral scheme, enhanced annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, twice‑yearly promotion opportunities for lawyers, and an ongoing internal recognition.

A great location and working environment

• Modern city‑centre offices with excellent facilities, including an onsite chef in our Cardiff Office.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly— regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. We have no tolerance for discrimination.

Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.