About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Corporate team in our Birmingham or Bristol office, handling a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures and corporate governance.
Day to Day Responsibilities
* Our national Corporate team is led by 16 Partners and has a presence in each of our seven offices.
* Work with colleagues locally and nationally for a wide range of clients, including public and private UK and international companies and their owners, in relation to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt funding and general corporate structuring.
* The range and quality of our caseload provides an exceptional base to develop your career in corporate law.
* Lead and manage a broad range of corporate transactions and provide advisory work on corporate governance.
* Mentor junior members of the team while working closely with the Birmingham partner on strategic initiatives and thought leadership.
* Engage in business development activities, building client relationships and helping to grow our well‑regarded practice.
* Work flexibly, splitting your week between home working and the Birmingham office.
* Comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.
The Role is Right for You If
* You can make an immediate impact and are a 5 to 10 year qualified, ambitious lawyer looking to progress within corporate law.
* You have played a lead role in some transactions and have acted as the principal assistant on more complex ones, with a solid foundation in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance; a working knowledge of debt finance is also useful.
* You demonstrate strong academic achievement, initiative, drive, organisational skills, resilience and excellent written and oral communication.
* You take pride in your work, provide first‑class service, anticipate client needs and pay meticulous attention to detail.
* You have strong client‑management skills, an interest in business development, and are a genuine team player who supports others and shares ideas and opportunities.
* Sector experience in healthcare would be beneficial but is not essential.
* You are ambitious, seeking good prospects for career advancement.
* Legal practice is about people and you thrive in a team‑orientated role.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.
We offer a comprehensive range of flexible benefits to reward dedication and commitment to the firm’s success.
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