Corporate Associate - Sheffield/Manchester
Corporate Associate - Sheffield/Manchester
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Job Description
Looking for your next opportunity We are looking for a bright and commercially focused Associate to join our highly regarded One North Corporate Team based out of our offices in Sheffield or Manchester.
About us
CMS is a Future Facing firm with more than 80 offices in over 45 countries and 5800 lawyers worldwide. We combine deep local market understanding with a global perspective. We are passionate about building strong relationships with our clients our people and the communities we work in.
We take a bold dynamic and agile approach to ensure our clients are able to face the future with confidence. We are driven by emerging technologies such as generative AI and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of working. Our aim is to inspire impact and support our clients and our people helping them to maximize their potential and thrive.
About the role
CMSs international focus means that you will have the opportunity for cross border work and international transactions across key industry sectors as well as exposure to clients early on in your career.
You will be responsible for a variety of work in a broad-based role including:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity and Equity Capital Markets
- providing efficient professional support to partners across different UK offices
- developing professional client relationships
- supporting the wider team in developing our business and raising the profile of the firm
- involvement in marketing events and other BD activities
- managing and supervising the work of others including trainees and solicitor apprentices
About you
You will have excellent drafting skills and the ability to translate legal theory into practical advice. Due to the role being client facing you will need to have sound judgement and good interpersonal and business advisory skills. To meet the needs of the role you will have an appropriate level of post qualification experience in a UK based corporate law team. Ideally we are looking for a minimum PQE of one year and a maximum of four years. The ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with clients is a must.
Whats in it for you
We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few these include:
Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
Flexible hybrid working policy
Generous bonus scheme
Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
Holiday exchange scheme
Private medical insurance
Enhanced parental leave
If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.
Equal opportunities
At CMS we place diversity and inclusion at the centre of our culture and the heart of our organisation. As a firm we recognise celebrate and embrace the diverse talent our society has to offer because we know that to solve big problems we need the best and brightest minds available to support of this goal we commit to actively breaking down barriers which stand in the way of those from diverse backgrounds and play our part in levelling the playing field.
As a Future Facing Firm we strongly believe that a career in law should be open to people from all walks of life because not only does diversity of thought and experience make our firm a stronger and more sustainable business but it also makes it a more rewarding place to work.
When recruiting we prioritise attracting talented people and we actively promote a flexible working environment which enables all our team members to thrive. If you see a role you are interested in but dont feel you meet 100% of the criteria we encourage you to still consider making an application. We also welcome applications from those who may be looking to return to the workforce after a career break.
We are proud to say our leadership in creating an inclusive working culture has been celebrated and recognised externally including being listed for a number of years in the Times Top 50 Employers for Women and the Social Mobility Index.
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities whether visible or invisible. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and in every element of the employee life cycle. If you require assistance or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements or adjustments as part of the recruitment process please contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team at who will be happy to support you.
Ready to apply Here are the next steps.
We look forward to receiving your application online via theCMS careers site. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions.
Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
