Corporate Senior Associate/ Legal Director

BCL Legal; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is looking for Corporate Senior Associates, Principal Associates, or Legal Directors. This role offers a high-quality work environment with significant exposure to M&A and Private Equity cases. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and will thrive in an ambitious culture that supports rapid career development. Join this prestigious firm in South Africa to elevate your legal career.

Benefits

Sector-leading salary and benefits package

Flexible working

Excellent promotion prospects

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in Corporate law.
• Strong experience in M&A, Private Equity, or Equity Capital Markets.
• Ambitious and supportive mindset for real progression.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-performing national Corporate practice.
• Work with major international brands and high-profile clients.
• Contribute to complex, premium transactions across various sectors.

Skills

M&A

Private Equity

Equity Capital Markets

Job description

Corporate Senior Associate / Principal Associate / Legal Director

Manchester

Top‑Tier International Firm – Multiple Opportunities

We are partnering with a leading international law firm that is entering a major growth phase and seeking to expand its Corporate offering in Manchester. The firm is looking to make multiple strategic hires at Senior Associate, Principal Associate and Legal Director level, ideally with 5 PQE+.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly ranked Corporate team with genuine scale, an outstanding client base, and a proven track record of internal progression.

The Opportunity

These roles sit within a high‑performing national Corporate practice, with scope to tailor the caseload around your experience and interests. The team is particularly interested in lawyers with experience in:

• M&A
• Private Equity
• Equity Capital Markets

Work is typically aligned to one of these core streams at senior levels, with the option to develop niche sector focuses depending on your background.

Client Base

The firm works with an impressive mix of major international brands and high‑profile regional names. Recent and ongoing mandates across the Corporate and Private Equity teams include work for:

• Leading UK and US private equity houses
• Major blue‑chip corporates and household brands
• Significant regional and national operators across aviation, retail, leisure, property, manufacturing, technology and higher education

This is a team operating at the very top of the market, offering exposure to complex, premium transactions across a broad range of sectors.

Culture & Progression

The firm offers a sector‑leading salary and benefits package, alongside flexible working. Promotion prospects are excellent, with multiple examples of senior lawyers progressing quickly – including recent internal partner promotions at mid‑senior PQE levels.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity will suit Corporate lawyers with strong experience in M&A, PE or ECM who are seeking:

• High‑quality corporate work within a leading team
• A supportive, ambitious environment with real progression
• Access to a standout international and national client base
• The chance to shape and grow their practice in a thriving team

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.