Corporate Senior Associate - Birmingham - Up to £120,000
A leading commercial law firm is seeking an ambitious Corporate Senior Associate to join its growing Corporate team in Birmingham.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior corporate lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a high-performing and entrepreneurial team. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of UK and international transactions, the opportunity to take ownership of complex matters and a clear pathway towards future leadership and progression.
Working closely with experienced partners and corporate specialists, you will advise a diverse client base including listed companies, investors, financial institutions, brokers and growth businesses across a wide range of sectors.
The Role:
- Advise on a wide range of Equity Capital Markets transactions, including IPOs, secondary fundraisings, placings, subscriptions and other capital raising exercises
- Work on public company matters, public M&A transactions and corporate governance issues
- Lead and manage transactions from instruction through to completion, taking ownership of client relationships and deal execution
- Advise listed companies, financial institutions, investors and corporate clients on regulatory and transactional matters
- Support clients operating across a variety of sectors including technology, healthcare, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing, real estate and consumer markets
- Gain exposure to cross-border transactions involving international stakeholders and overseas jurisdictions
- Work closely with partners on larger and strategically important matters
- Assist with the supervision, mentoring and development of junior lawyers
- Play an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising activities
- Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and key industry contacts
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor ideally with 6+ years' PQE
- Strong experience in Equity Capital Markets, public company work and/or public M&A transactions
- Excellent technical legal skills and a strong understanding of corporate transactional work
- Experience managing transactions and taking responsibility for client relationships
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
- Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive and ambitious approach to career development
- An interest in networking, business development and contributing to the continued success of the team
The Benefits:
- Salary of up to £120,000 depending on experience
- Generous annual leave plus the option to buy extra days
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life and critical illness cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Season ticket and cycle-to-work schemes
- Comprehensive learning and development programmes
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Corporate Senior Associate in Birmingham employer: William James Recruitment
As a leading Legal 500-ranked law firm, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and collaborative working culture. Our Hertfordshire office offers competitive salaries, generous benefits including a firmwide bonus scheme, and strong progression opportunities, making it an ideal environment for experienced Court of Protection Solicitors to thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable clients and their families.
