Senior Associate- Corporate

LAW Absolute; St. Augustine South (FL); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work up to 50% remote

Job summary

LAW Absolute in Guildford, Surrey, is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Corporate team on a hybrid basis with up to 50% remote work. The role offers high visibility, client contact and clear progression within a leading Top 50 UK law firm.

You will manage a broad range of corporate transactions, draft transaction documents, oversee junior lawyers, and contribute to business development. A strong background in corporate law is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE gained within a private practice environment.
• Strong experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions.
• Experience managing matters independently from inception through to completion.
• Experience supervising and supporting junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Work on a broad range of corporate matters including M&A, spin-out transactions, venture capital transactions, and general company law.
• Manage transactions from start to finish, draft documents and legal advice, and liaise with clients and third parties.
• Supervise junior team members and support the team’s business development activities.

Skills

PQE requirement

Corporate transactions

Team supervision

Job description

Senior Associate - Corporate | Guildford

Location:Guildford, Surrey

Working Pattern:Hybrid (up to 50% remote working)

A leading Top 50 UK law firm is looking to appoint aSenior Associate (6+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Corporate team in Guildford.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor seeking the next step in their career. The successful candidate will enjoy high visibility within the firm and the wider market, play an active role in business development, and benefit from strong partner support and excellent opportunities for progression.

The Role

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

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Spin-out transactions
• Venture capital transactions
• General company law and corporate advisory work

The role will involve managing transactions from start to finish, drafting transaction documents and legal advice, liaising with clients and third parties, supervising junior team members, and supporting the team’s ongoing business development activity.

About You

You will ideally have:

• 6+ years' PQE gained within a private practice environment
• Strong experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions
• Experience managing matters independently from inception through to completion
• Experience supervising and supporting junior lawyers

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded Top 50 UK law firm
• High-profile role with excellent partner support
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• Hybrid working with up to 50% remote flexibility
• Exposure to a varied and high-quality corporate caseload

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.