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Senior Corporate Associate

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Douglas Scott

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United Kingdom , Greater London

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Salary:

100000.00 - 120000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

We're seeking a motivated and entrepreneurial Senior Corporate Associate to join a dynamic and growing Legal 500 corporate team in the heart of the City of London. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a close-knit team of 10 corporate lawyers, within a larger national practice, in their central, busy office.

Job Responsibility:

  • Advising a diverse range of clients on corporate matters
  • Work spans across M&A, corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, fundraising, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and general corporate advisory work
  • Many projects will have an international dimension

Requirements:

  • 4+ years PQE in a reputable corporate practice
  • Confidently handle transactions as the lead day-to-day fee earner
  • Strong experience in mergers and acquisitions
  • Familiarity with investment rounds and working with VC funds and backed businesses is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Eager to mentor and support junior colleagues
  • Enthusiastic about marketing and growing the practice
  • Interest in the Technology and Life Sciences sectors would be beneficial

Nice to have:

  • Interest in the Technology and Life Sciences sectors
  • Familiarity with investment rounds and working with VC funds and backed businesses
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary
  • Wide range of benefits
  • Firm values its people
  • Consistently ranks as one of the best places to work in the UK legal sector
  • Emphasis on personal relationships, innovation, and sustainability

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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