Corporate Associate - 2 PQE+, Legal 100 - Thames Valley

Stonor Legal; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

New Appointment - Corporate Associate - 2 PQE+

We are actively seeking an ambitious Corporate Associate (2 PQE+) to join a highly regarded Legal 100 firm based in the Thames Valley.

This is a Chambers-rated top-tier corporate practice which offers excellent exposure to an impressive array of both regional, city and international clients.

You can expect exposure to complex M&A, Private Equity and a diverse range of corporate matters from day one.

The positions offer the opportunity to work on a broad variety of matters.

You will ideally have experience of and typically be involved in the following:

1. M&A
2. Private Equity / Venture Capital
3. Capital markets listings / IPOs
4. Public company takeovers
5. JVs
6. Group restructurings
7. Corporate advisory matters

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Associate Solicitor to join an expanding Corporate team based in Berkshire.

The ideal candidate will be well organised with a keen eye for detail, proactive and, most importantly, a team player.

This role would ideally suit an experienced Associate with 2 years’ plus PQE experience who is looking to grow their career at a leading independent law firm where they will be supported and encouraged to play a leading role in advising large corporate clients (often international organisations), ambitious investee companies and high net worth individuals on M&A, early stage investments, reorganisations, shareholder arrangements, option schemes and other day-to-day corporate law matters.

Skills / Experience Required

You will have a minimum of 2+ PQE and relevant corporate law experience gained with a recognised regional or London commercial firm.

A proven track record or keen interest in business development and client relationship management is highly desirable as is a commercial approach.

Personal qualities we seek include:

1. Strong technical expertise
2. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
3. Commercial outlook
4. Dedication to exceptional client service delivery
5. Proactive style and ability to act on your own initiative
6. Dedication, determination and loyalty to colleagues, clients and communities
7. Collegiate and team-playing approach
8. Relationship-driven and people oriented
9. Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability
10. Enthusiastic and committed to a career in corporate law
11. Strong analytical skills
12. Excellent client care skills
13. Self-motivation and the ability to assume responsibility for your own matters

The work of the team is high-quality and diverse and covers a broad range of corporate transactional and advisory work, including:

• Private M&A (both buy side and sell side)
• Private equity (principally management advisory and portfolio work)
• High growth companies / shareholders agreements and articles / equity fundraising
• Corporate rationalisations / reorganisations
• General corporate advisory
• Partnership law
• Inward investment and cross border

This opportunity offers excellent long-term career development potential and the successful candidate will enjoy a collegiate team environment and generous financial package plus benefits.

The firm provide excellent long-term career opportunities for ambitious candidates who aspire to partnership and reward associates with market-leading salaries (outside London), and a comprehensive package of benefits.

The firm recognise that lawyers value the ability to work flexibly and offer agile working policies to facilitate flexible working.

Whilst this is a full time role, the team are happy to consider a minimum of 4 days per week.

To apply, please submit your CV via the link below.

Alternatively, contact [e-mail] in strictest confidence.