Senior Associate - Corporate

A renowned law firm is looking for a Senior Associate to join their newly established Corporate team. This is a chance to step into a top-tier corporate practice that champions a 'work to live' philosophy, with a low chargeable hours target, so you can focus on what matters most to you. You’ll be welcomed into a collaborative, regionally connected team where you’ll work on headline-making transactions for an inspiring mix of clients, from innovative start-ups to global giants.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Associate, you’ll be at the heart of a team advising clients on everything from headline-grabbing M&A deals to cutting-edge venture capital investments. You will:

• Deliver expert legal advice on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, joint ventures, corporate finance, public markets transactions, commercial tax structuring, partnerships, and general corporate matters.
• Work closely with colleagues across Manchester and other offices, including the London team, to ensure seamless project management on multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Get involved in business development activities by identifying new opportunities with existing clients and contributing enthusiastically to marketing initiatives.
• 1200 chargeable hours

What You Bring:

You’ll bring impressive experience gained within leading corporate practices, and ideally possess the following:

• 4+ years’ post-qualification experience within a reputable Corporate team handling transactional and advisory work across M&A, venture capital/private equity investments, joint ventures or similar areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to communicate warmly with clients at all levels as well as collaborate positively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of engaging directly with clients—including handling calls/meetings without supervision—and building trusted advisor relationships.
• Commercial awareness coupled with enthusiasm for developing marketing/business development skills relevant to growing the practice area.

The Company:

This firm is celebrated for its unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive culture where people genuinely look forward to coming into work—and are encouraged to lead fulfilling lives outside it too! With one of the lowest chargeable hours targets in the market (1,200), employees are empowered to reach their professional goals without sacrificing personal well-being or family time. The supportive ethos shines through practical benefits like wellness subsidies; flexible working arrangements including part-time roles at senior levels; generous dual bonus schemes rewarding both individual effort (including EDI contributions) and collective firmwide success; plus consistently high retention rates reflecting real employee satisfaction. Regional lawyers are fully integrated into national teams—with regular opportunities for face-to-face collaboration—ensuring everyone feels connected no matter where they’re based. Here you’ll discover not just career progression but genuine belonging within a knowledgeable network dedicated to helping each other succeed every day!

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on jess.vernal@robertwalters.com or 07823647177.

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