Senior Corporate Associate (Lawyer)

A leading law firm is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to join its growing Corporate Team in London. This is a key role within a high-performing team of 30 fee-earners, including 14 partners, spread across multiple offices. The team advises a diverse client base ranging from entrepreneurial start-ups and high-growth companies to large private and listed entities.

You'll be instrumental in supporting partners, managing junior associates, and strengthening client relationships across a broad range of corporate matters including:

• M&A transactions
• Equity fundraisings (Venture Capital & Private Equity)
• Joint ventures, partnerships & shareholder agreements
• Corporate restructuring & governance
• Employee share schemes

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across multiple corporate transactions
• Lead and manage transactional projects with minimal supervision
• Supervise junior fee-earners and coordinate with external experts
• Run due diligence processes and manage virtual data rooms
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents including SPAs, investment agreements, and disclosure letters
• Oversee signing and completion processes
• Contribute to strategic goals and business development initiatives
• Build and maintain strong client and referrer relationships