Corporate Associate | 2+ PQE | Tunbridge Wells
City-quality corporate work, without the City compromise
Not every corporate role outside London gives you proper deal exposure. This one does.
A leading, Tier 1 Legal 500–ranked corporate team in Tunbridge Wells is growing and looking for a Corporate Associate with 2+ PQE to join its highly regarded practice. This is a chance to work on complex, London-quality M&A and corporate matters while building your career within a firm that has a clear and structured advancement framework.
You won’t be waiting years for recognition or guessing what the next step looks like. The progression pathway here is transparent, supported and built to move strong performers forward.
The opportunity
You’ll join a well-established corporate team working closely with respected senior lawyers on transactions that genuinely shape businesses.
Expect to be involved in:
* M&A transactions, including share and asset purchases
* Corporate restructuring and business exits
* Joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements
* Advising SMEs, entrepreneurs, start-ups and UK subsidiaries of international companies
* Supporting deals from early stages through to completion
From early on, you’ll have meaningful client contact, exposure to sophisticated work and the chance to build confidence as a deal lawyer in a team known for technical strength and commercial thinking.
Why this role stands out
* Join a leading, highly regarded corporate team outside London
* Work on City-quality M&A without the commute or long-hours culture
* Clear career advancement framework with defined milestones
* Regular feedback, mentoring and genuine investment in development
* Strong deal flow and consistent exposure to complex transactions
* Real autonomy as your experience grows
The benefits of joining
* Competitive salary with regular progression reviews
* Structured career development framework with visible promotion routes
* Hybrid working and sensible working patterns
* High-quality work without sacrificing work-life balance
* Modern systems, strong support teams and collaborative culture
* Opportunity to build a long-term corporate career in a nationally recognised team
If you’re a Corporate Solicitor at 2+ PQE looking to sharpen your deal experience, build momentum in your career and join one of the South East’s leading corporate teams, this is the kind of role that accelerates progress rather than slows it down.