Senior Associate Solicitor – Corporate

LHH; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance

Health & wellbeing support

Learning & mentoring

Career progression

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a Senior Associate to join its Corporate team in Guildford. The role involves handling high‑quality corporate matters from inception to completion, with exposure to M&A, venture capital and reorganisations.

You will work closely with partners, clients and advisers, taking ownership of matters, supervising junior lawyers and contributing to business development while benefiting from a supportive team and clear opportunities for

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in private practice or corporate law.
• Experience across M&A and corporate transactions.
• Ability to run matters from start to finish and supervise juniors.
• Commercial, client-focused with strong relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on M&A, VC/investment transactions and reorganisations.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documentation.
• Manage transactions through to completion.
• Develop business opportunities and client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with clients, advisers and third parties.

Skills

M&A

Corporate transactions

Supervising junior lawyers

Business development

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate | Guildford, Surrey

5+ PQE | Competitive salary | Flexible hybrid working

LHH are pleased to be partnering with a leading international law firm on the appointment of a Senior Associate to join its Corporate team in Guildford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate lawyer to join a successful and supportive team, working on a varied range of high-quality transactions. The role offers strong client exposure, responsibility from the outset and excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

The role

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

• M&A
• Venture capital and investment transactions
• Corporate reorganisations
• Ongoing company law and corporate advice
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documentation
• Managing transactions through to completion
• Working closely with clients, advisers and other third parties

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development and client relationship activities, as well as supervising and supporting junior colleagues.

The team

You will join a collaborative and supportive Corporate team where you will work closely with experienced Partners and have the opportunity to take ownership of your matters.

The role offers a good level of responsibility and visibility, with plenty of opportunity to develop your client relationships, broaden your experience and play an active role within the wider practice.

The firm is committed to investing in its people, with a strong focus on professional development, mentoring and supporting colleagues as they progress throughout their careers.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working
• Private medical and other core insurance benefits
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced family leave
• Health and wellbeing support
• A range of lifestyle and financial benefits
• Ongoing learning, development and mentoring
• Clear opportunities for career progression

About you

We are looking for a Corporate lawyer with 5+ PQE and a strong private practice background.

You will ideally have experience across corporate transactions, particularly M&A, and be comfortable running matters from start to finish. Experience supervising junior lawyers is also important.

Previous business development experience would be advantageous, but we are equally interested in candidates who are keen to develop this aspect of their practice.

Above all, you will be commercially minded, client-focused and ambitious, with the desire to take the next step in your career within a successful Corporate practice.