Company: eNL Legal Recruitment
Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:
Overview
In this role you will join a national law firm’s corporate finance practice in Cheltenham, handling high-value transactions for a mix of clients. You will work alongside Partners to advise on M&A, private equity, restructures and related corporate matters, driving deals from instruction to completion. You’ll build lasting client relationships and contribute to the growth of the team in a collaborative, development-focused environment. The opportunity offers early responsibility, niche expertise development and a clear path to progression within a supportive firm. This role suits a technically strong lawyer who is motivated by ambitious deals and a visible client-facing profile.
Pay / Benefits
- competitive salary
- comprehensive benefits package
- flexible and hybrid working
- supportive, inclusive culture
Responsibilities
- manage transactions from instruction through completion
- advise on M&A, management buyouts, private equity, joint ventures and restructures
- provide general corporate advisory support
- build and maintain client relationships
- support team growth and contribute to market reputation
- work with Partners and senior lawyers on high-value deals
- develop personal profile through quality work and client engagement
Key requirements
- 2-6 years’ PQE in corporate solicitors (or equivalent experience considered)
- strong technical skills and commercial awareness
- enjoy working in a close-knit, team-based environment
- proactive business development and client relationship skills
- ambition to progress within a firm that invests in its people
- commercial awareness
- proactivity
- relationship-building
- mergers and acquisitions
- management buyouts
- private equity investments
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Posted: October 1st, 2026