Senior Associate Corporate Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm seeks a Corporate Solicitor for their Birmingham office, offering a starting salary of £80,000 with a bonus up to 20%. This role promises high-quality corporate legal work, career progression, and a focus on work-life balance with realistic billable hour targets.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Electric vehicle scheme

Life Assurance and Pension

Flu vaccinations and eye care support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing M&A and corporate transactions.
• Background in client-facing advisory roles essential.
• Record of supporting and mentoring junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of corporate transactions including M&A and joint ventures.
• Drive business development and client relationship management.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Drafting ability

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Proactive attitude

Education

5+ years PQE in corporate law

Job description

Corporate Solicitor – Birmingham
Top 100 National Law Firm | Salary starting from £80,000.00 + Up to 20% Bonus

I’m delighted to be supporting a leading national law firm as they continue the expansion of their Birmingham Corporate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine career development, and a healthy approach to work-life balance—with realistic billable targets of fewer than 1,200 hours annually.

The Role

You’ll be joining a well-established and ambitious Corporate team that has seen significant growth over the last two years. The Birmingham office is home to a close-knit team of six solicitors, working as part of one of the largest national corporate practices in the UK.

This is a high-performing, entrepreneurial team consistently ranked in the top three across the UK for M&A activity. The firm also boasts national recognition in specialist sectors, particularly Health & Social Care and Dental, with a stellar client base and a broad spread of transactional work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a range of corporate transactions including M&A, investments, reorganisations, and joint ventures
• Collaborating with peers nationally to deliver exceptional service and share sector insights
• Playing an active role in business development, client relationship management, and cross-selling initiatives
• Supporting, mentoring, and helping develop junior members of the team
• Working with a strong sense of autonomy, backed by Partner-level guidance and support

What They're Looking For

• 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally with experience in mid-market deals
• A solid foundation in transactional work and client-facing advisory roles
• Strong commercial awareness, drafting ability, and attention to detail
• Someone who’s collaborative, proactive, and driven to progress within a dynamic team
• A desire to be part of a growing practice that values long-term development over short-term targets

The Package

• Starting salary from around £80,000, with room for progression
• Bonus scheme up to 20%, rewarding performance and contribution
• Realistic billable hours target – fewer than 1200
• Private Medical Insurance
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Life Assurance and Pension with Scottish Widows
• Flu vaccinations and eye care support

To find out more about this excellent opportunity, apply below, or alternatively drop me an email with your CV attached [e-mail] give me a call on 07451 271468.