Corporate Associate

Manage a portfolio of corporate matters, including share and asset sales and purchases, mergers and reorganisations, joint ventures, corporate governance and company secretarial work; take ownership of files from instruction to completion under partner supervision.

Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents such as sale and purchase agreements, share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, subscription agreements, articles of association, loan agreements and ancillary documents; ensure all documentation is accurate, clear and commercially practical.

Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to clients across a range of sectors, explaining legal implications clearly and proposing pragmatic solutions aligned to clients’ business objectives.

Undertake legal and factual due diligence, prepare disclosure schedules, assist with vendor due diligence packs and highlight material issues to supervising solicitors; co‑ordinate responses to buyer and seller enquiries efficiently.

Liaise with clients, banks, accountants, other law firms, regulatory bodies and advisers by telephone, email and in person to progress matters and maintain professional client relationships.

Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals on files; allocate tasks, review work and provide constructive feedback to ensure adherence to the firm’s standards.

Support completion and post‑completion processes including completion accounts, escrow arrangements, Companies House filings, share transfers and updates to statutory records; ensure deadlines and statutory requirements are met.

Support billing and business development activities by recording time and disbursements promptly and accurately, preparing fee estimates, assisting with fee notes and contributing to pitches, proposals and client care initiatives.

Comply with professional and firm regulatory obligations including client identification, anti‑money laundering checks, confidentiality and data protection requirements; escalate compliance issues to line management when necessary.

Qualified solicitor with 5 years post‑qualification experience in corporate law within a law firm or in‑house legal team, with demonstrable experience of supporting and leading transactional matters.

Proven experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of corporate and commercial documents and conducting due diligence on transactional matters.

Strong commercial awareness, excellent legal judgement and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to clients across different sectors.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and accuracy when preparing client documentation and correspondence.

Confident user of case management systems, electronic document management and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with document automation tools is desirable.

Well organised with the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage deadlines and supervise junior team members while maintaining a client‑focused approach.

Good numeracy and an understanding of commercial and financial aspects of transactions, including basic awareness of tax or accounting considerations relevant to corporate deals.

Awareness of confidentiality, data protection, regulatory and anti‑money laundering requirements relevant to corporate practice and the competence to follow firm compliance procedures.