Corporate Associate

Overview

As a Corporate Associate in a Top 100 UK law firm, you will handle a range of corporate matters with a focus on M&A, restructures, and shareholder agreements, across multiple sectors including education. You will work in a collaborative, supportive team and gain meaningful client exposure on high‑profile transactions. The role emphasizes ownership of work, client relationships, and opportunities to contribute to business development. You will join a culture that values trust, autonomy, and professional progression, with strong development and promotion pathways.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of corporate matters including M&A, restructures, and shareholder/investment agreements
• Provide general corporate advisory support across various sectors, including education
• Manage high-profile transactions with ownership and proactive client engagement
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues in a supportive, non-bureaucratic environment

Key requirements

• Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent)
• 2+ years’ PQE in corporate law (open to more or less)
• Strong experience in M&A and transactional work
• Excellent technical skills and commercial awareness
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

• strong communication
• relationship-building
• collaborative
• M&A and transactional corporate work
• corporate restructuring
• shareholder and investment agreements

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