Corporate Associate 0-2 PQE

About the Role

This opening is with a prominent national law firm based in Birmingham, recognized in the Legal 500 for its leading Corporate Team. The position focuses on advising clients across a diverse range of corporate transactions, particularly in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), spin-outs, and venture capital dealings. Alongside transactional work, ongoing corporate and company law advice will be a key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on various corporate transactions emphasizing M&A, spin-outs, and venture capital transactions.
• Draft transaction documents and legally sound advice to support clients’ deals.
• Manage transactional processes and coordinate effectively with clients and third parties to ensure smooth delivery of services.
• Participate actively in the team’s business development initiatives to grow client relationships.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Possess 0 to 2 years Post Qualification Experience (PQE) in corporate law.
• Strong experience in corporate transactions, particularly private M&A deals.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and manage client relationships with professionalism.
• Excellent legal drafting and technical skills.
• Demonstrate teamwork and relationship-building capabilities.
• Exhibit strong commercial awareness and acumen.
• Be proactive, ambitious, organized, and detail-oriented in work approach.

Why Join?

This is an excellent chance to work with a well-established national law firm offering a variety of challenging work that promotes skill development and significant responsibility from the outset. The firm values social responsibility and teamwork, emphasizing personal growth and maintaining a good work-life balance. An agile working policy is in place, allowing up to 50% remote working.

Additional Information

The role is based onsite in Birmingham with flexibility for remote work.