Senior Corporate Associate (Lawyer)

Michael Page Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London seeks a Senior Associate with 5+ PQE in corporate law. The role includes managing junior associates, advising on M&A and equity fundraisings, and enhancing client relationships. This position offers a supportive and hybrid working environment with transparent career progression and opportunities for travel between UK offices.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for travel

Transparent career progression

Inclusive culture

Support for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience managing junior associates.
• Client-focused and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal advice across corporate transactions.
• Lead and manage transactional projects independently.
• Supervise junior fee-earners and coordinate with experts.

Skills

Corporate law experience

M&A transactions

Project management

Client engagement

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a 5+ PQE Senior Associate to join a dynamic Corporate Team advising on M&A, equity fundraisings, and complex corporate transactions. This role offers leadership responsibilities, client engagement, and career progression within a supportive, hybrid-working environment.

Client Details

Our client is a progressive, top 100 UK law firm with a strong presence across London, the South West, and Thames Valley. With over 36 specialist areas, the firm offers a dynamic and supportive environment for ambitious legal professionals to thrive.

Description

A leading law firm is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its growing Corporate Team in London. This is a key role within a high-performing team of 30 fee-earners, including 14 partners, spread across multiple offices. The team advises a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups and high-growth companies to large private and listed entities.

You\'ll be instrumental in supporting partners, managing junior associates, and strengthening client relationships across a broad range of corporate matters including:

• M&A transactions
• Equity fundraisings (Venture Capital & Private Equity)
• Joint ventures, partnerships & shareholder agreements
• Corporate restructuring & governance
• Employee share schemes

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across multiple corporate transactions
• Lead and manage transactional projects with minimal supervision
• Supervise junior fee-earners and coordinate with external experts
• Run due diligence processes and manage virtual data rooms
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents including SPAs, investment agreements, and disclosure letters
• Oversee signing and completion processes
• Contribute to strategic goals and business development initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships

Profile

• UK-qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE in corporate law
• Proven experience in a private practice corporate team
• Commercially astute and client-focused
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ambitious and proactive in career development

Job Offer

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote (subject to business needs)
• Opportunities for travel to other UK offices
• Transparent career progression framework
• Inclusive and supportive culture
• Commitment to reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities