Senior Corporate M&A Associate — Hybrid & High-Impact

HJM; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HJM Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded national law firm to appoint a senior corporate associate into its Cardiff office. The role focuses on leading on private company M&A, advising on private equity investments, joint ventures and restructurings.

You will manage client relationships, mentor junior solicitors and contribute to business development, with hybrid working typically three days in the Cardiff office and exposure to cross-border matters.

Qualifications

• Around 5–8 years PQE in corporate transactional work.
• Strong background in M&A, private equity investments or restructurings.
• Experience advising regional and national clients, with cross-border exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead on corporate transactions, particularly private company M&A.
• Advise on private equity investments, joint ventures and reorganisations.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor junior solicitors and support team development.

Skills

Corporate law

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Solicitor qualification

Tools

MS Office

Datarooms

Job description

HJM Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded national law firm to appoint a senior corporate associate into its Cardiff office. The role focuses on leading on private company M&A, advising on private equity investments, joint ventures and restructurings.

You will manage client relationships, mentor junior solicitors and contribute to business development, with hybrid working typically three days in the Cardiff office and exposure to cross-border matters.