Corporate Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will join a top-ranked corporate practice in Guildford to handle high-value M&A, private equity, and corporate advisory matters for a diverse client base. You will work alongside a large team and collaborate with overseas counsel, gaining exposure to cross-border transactions and a broad spectrum of corporate work. The firm emphasizes mentorship, early responsibility, and a clear path to partnership within a supportive, inclusive culture. This is a growth-focused opportunity at a well-regarded regional firm with strong wellbeing and diversity commitments.

Pay / Benefits

• mentorship
• clear pathways to partnership
• flexible working
• employee wellbeing initiatives
• diversity and inclusion
• sustainability commitment

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value private M&A, private equity, and corporate transactions
• Draft and negotiate shareholder arrangements and equity fundraising
• Assist with restructurings and general corporate advisory matters
• Collaborate with international clients and overseas counsel
• Contribute to a team of specialists and leverage cross-functional firm resources
• Provide commercially sound advice and develop as a trusted business adviser

Key requirements

• 2–10 PQE
• strong technical skills and commercial acumen
• collaborative spirit and team-oriented mindset
• willingness to develop as a trusted adviser
• ability to work on high-quality, premium work

• collaborative
• commercial acumen
• strong communication
• private M&A
• private equity
• shareholder arrangements

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