Senior Corporate Associate - M&A & PE (Hybrid)

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental leave policies

Sabbatical opportunities

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing support programmes

Job summary

Leading International Firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate with 4 PQE+ to handle a broad corporate workload including M&A, private equity, ECM, joint ventures and group restructurings, in a hybrid, full-time role.

You will work with a large national team of corporate lawyers, advise high-profile UK and international clients, and take a lead on relationships and business development, with clear progression and a supportive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' PQE in corporate law, ideally gained in a well-regarded firm.
• Strong experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions.
• Excellent technical, drafting, and commercial skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with a desire to take on client-facing responsibilities.
• A genuine interest in developing long-term relationships and contributing to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of high-quality corporate matters including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, ECM, and group restructurings.
• Work closely with a well-established, collaborative team of 70+ corporate lawyers nationally, including five equity partners based in Birmingham.
• Act for a wide variety of major UK and international clients, many of whom are involved in multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Take a key role in client relationship management and business development, with the opportunity to lead on transactions and develop your profile internally and externally.

Skills

M&A

Private Equity

Joint Ventures

ECM

Group Restructurings

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Drafting

Commercial Skills

Collaborative Working

Job description

Leading International Firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate with 4 PQE+ to handle a broad corporate workload including M&A, private equity, ECM, joint ventures and group restructurings, in a hybrid, full-time role.

You will work with a large national team of corporate lawyers, advise high-profile UK and international clients, and take a lead on relationships and business development, with clear progression and a supportive, collaborative culture.