Senior Associate Corporate Law

Salary: c75000
Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Are you an experienced Corporate Solicitor ready to step into a senior role with greater ownership client exposure and genuine progression prospects

This is a compelling opportunity to join a forward-thinking London firm where you will lead on mid-market M&A transactions (typically 2030m in value) advise an impressive client base and play a pivotal role in the continued growth of the corporate team.

Our client is seeking a commercially minded Senior Associate Corporate Law who is confident running transactions end-to-end mentoring junior lawyers and contributing strategically to the practices expansion.

In this senior position you will handle a broad range of corporate matters with a strong focus on leading transactional work including:

• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) leading mid-market transactions (2030m) from inception through to completion
• Taking full ownership of deals acting as the primary legal lead and key client contact
• Private equity and venture capital investments
• Corporate restructurings and reorganisations
• Drafting and negotiating SPAs shareholders agreements and investment documentation
• Advising on corporate governance and regulatory matters
• Managing client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
• Supporting and supervising junior team members
• Contributing to business development and networking initiatives

You will work on complex high-quality transactions across a diverse client base including SMEs investors and entrepreneurial businesses with real autonomy and responsibility.

To be considered for this opportunity you should demonstrate:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• 58 years PQE in Corporate Law within a UK law firm
• Strong experience in M&A transactions including leading or running deals independently
• Proven track record of handling transactions in the 2030m range (or similar mid-market deals)
• Confidence in managing matters end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Excellent technical knowledge of company law and corporate governance
• Strong drafting negotiation and analytical skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members (preferred)
• A proactive approach to client relationship management and business development

Our client offers a highly competitive and comprehensive package to attract and retain top talent:

• Salary: (depending on experience)
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Exposure to high-quality mid-market transactional work with real responsibility
• Clear and structured career progression pathway to Partnership
• Supportive collaborative and high-performing team culture

This role offers a clear and realistic path for advancement including:

• Progression to Legal Director and Partnership level
• Opportunities to develop a specialist sector or client base
• Increasing responsibility for leading transactions and client relationships
• Involvement in the firms strategic growth and development

If you are an ambitious Corporate Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a progressive and supportive firmwhere you can lead meaningful M&A transactions and build a long-term future we would welcome your application.

For a confidential discussion or to apply please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
Email:

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.