Legal Executive jobs in United Kingdom

An excellent opportunity to join a nationally recognised corporate practice offering high‑value transactional work, strong training and early responsibility. This is a chance to build your corporate career within a large, well‑structured team that combines City‑level quality with the balance and support of a leading regional firm.

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers across a wide range of high‑quality corporate transactions while developing your own skills, technical confidence and professional profile.

• Supporting on mergers and acquisitions (buy and sell side), restructurings and development‑capital matters
• Assisting with complex cross‑border transactions and capital‑markets related work
• Managing disclosure exercises, data rooms and elements of due diligence
• Reviewing and assisting with transaction documentation, including SPAs, APAs, investment agreements and joint‑venture documents
• Drafting and preparing ancillary documents, completion deliverables and post‑deal bibles
• Conducting targeted research using leading know‑how resources and contributing to internal knowledge development
• Engaging directly with clients, investors, senior stakeholders and other advisers throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Working as part of a large, collaborative corporate group with clear sub‑teams and strong internal support functions

You will be an ambitious, motivated corporate lawyer with a strong grounding in transactional work and a desire to grow within a nationally respected team.

• 1+ year PQE (or equivalent) in corporate mergers and acquisitions
• Experience assisting on due diligence, disclosure and document review
• Strong drafting skills and familiarity with transactional documents
• Confident using platforms such as Practical Law or FromCounsel for research
• Comfortable communicating with clients, colleagues and external advisers
• Organised, detail‑focused and able to manage multiple workstreams under supervision
• Keen to develop exposure across M&A, private equity, venture capital, reorganisations and other specialist areas
• Positive, collaborative and aligned with a culture that values authenticity, approachability and high standards

You will join a large, sophisticated corporate team within a growing UK firm known for its supportive culture, national rankings and mix of high‑level work.

• High‑quality transactional experience with exposure to international and listed‑company work
• Early responsibility, strong mentoring and a structured training programme
• A friendly, inclusive culture that encourages individuality and genuine work‑life balance
• Clear departmental sub‑teams and support functions to help junior lawyers progress confidently
• A firm recognised nationally across multiple practice areas, with a growing presence in the corporate market
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, enhanced family leave, pension scheme, bonuses and hybrid working
• Excellent long‑term career prospects within a highly regarded corporate group

You will be joining a full‑service, multi‑office UK practice with a long heritage, a strong national profile and a corporate department known for its depth, scale and quality. The team advises entrepreneurs, private equity funds, financial institutions, international buyers, public companies and owner‑managed businesses on complex transactions across the UK and internationally.

The culture is consistently described as approachable, collaborative and supportive, providing an environment where junior lawyers gain genuine responsibility and long‑term development.

Apply now or contact Harrison for a confidential conversation.