Job Description
Position: Senior Corporate Lawyer (3–6 PQE)
Probation Period: 6 months
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: Competitive
Location: Hybrid (Remote working and Office in Chancery Lane)
In addition to competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities, we can provide UK work sponsorship to exceptional candidates who demonstrate alignment with our firm’s vision and mission.
Qualifications / Experience
* Qualified English Solicitor
* 3–6 years’ PQE in Corporate Law
* Strong experience in:
* Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
* Private Client corporate structuring / owner-managed businesses / founder-led companies
* Tax experience preferred but not required
* Experience in commercial drafting and general advisory work is advantageous
Required Skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
* Exceptional managerial and leadership skills, with confidence supervising junior team members
* Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
* Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, growing practice
Primary Responsibilities
Corporate / M&A
* Lead and support on share and asset acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and other corporate transactions
* Manage due diligence processes, data rooms, and transaction workstreams
* Advise on general corporate governance and ongoing company advisory matters
Private Client – Corporate Structuring
* Advise founders, high-net-worth individuals, and family-owned businesses on:
* Corporate structuring
* Succession-oriented transactions
* Business ownership and asset protection strategies
* Work alongside tax specialists (internal or external) where required to deliver integrated solutions
Drafting, Negotiation & Advisory
* Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements
* Prepare clear, concise legal opinions and strategic advice for clients
* Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical recommendations
Client & Team Management
* Serve as a principal point of contact for clients, understanding their commercial objectives and delivering tailored advice
* Build and maintain strong client relationships across start-ups, SMEs, private clients, and investor groups
* Oversee junior lawyers and trainees, providing guidance, feedback, and support
* Contribute to internal know-how, training, and process improvement
Firm Development
* Participate in business development initiatives and external networking
* Support the firm’s strategic growth and expansion into new practice areas and markets
Client Types
Start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, private clients, founder-led businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures. SteelRose is a young and ambitious firm with a dynamic and varied corporate practice, offering significant opportunities for progression and meaningful responsibility.