At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload in Corporate law and lead a growing team.
- Company: Dynamic legal firm with a strong client base and growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, bonus scheme, private healthcare, and more.
- Other info: Opportunity to become Head of Department with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Join a thriving team and shape the future of corporate law.
- Qualifications: 8+ years PQE in Corporate law, especially Mergers and Acquisitions.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
The Senior Associate / Legal Director will ideally be a 10+ PQE Corporate Solicitor and be a self-driven and committed individual with an excellent eye for detail. The successful candidate will deal with a varied caseload of Corporate work and develop plans to grow the department of eight staff.
The firm’s Corporate and Commercial team has a very strong client base of local, national and international clients which the firm is looking to build upon, primarily with Oxford based businesses and beyond. Corporate experience, particularly in Mergers and Acquisitions, will be essential, and experience in Intellectual Property, Information Technology, and data protection fields would be desirable but not essential.
The Oxford area is very active from a corporate and commercial perspective, primarily with owner-managed businesses to UK subsidiaries of international brands. Sectors of particular growth in the area are:
- Tech
- Innovative Engineering
- Gaming
- Automotive (especially motorsport)
- Distribution
- Food
Due to succession planning, there is an opportunity to become Head of Department in the near future.
Candidate requirements:
- Corporate Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE
- Attend marketing/networking events for the firm to bring in work
- Representing the firm through external/internal presentations
- Ability to work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
- Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
Benefits:
- 28 - 32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Dependent on job title)
- Excellent bonus scheme / Commission on work bringing in
- Free parking
- Death in Service
- Long term absence cover for serious diseases
- Employee Assistance programme
- Private Healthcare and Life Assurance
Wanted: Corporate Senior Associate / Legal Director employer: William James Recruitment
At William James Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Birmingham office provides flexible working options and a competitive salary package, alongside numerous employee benefits that support professional growth and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals seeking to advance their careers in contentious probate law.
