Corporate Senior Associate

We're working with a national firm expanding its Corporate team in Birmingham. They're looking for a solicitor ready for more responsibility and ready to be recognised for it. What makes this worth a conversation: a genuinely structured path to partnership, realistically around two years away for the right person. Not a vague promise, but a clear process based on what you actually deliver.

• Take ownership of a diverse portfolio of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, exits, equity capital markets transactions, joint ventures, and reorganisations.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team by providing guidance on legal matters as well as professional development.
• Work closely with partners on complex or high-value deals while also managing your own caseload independently.
• Build and nurture relationships with clients by delivering practical commercial advice tailored to their needs across various sectors such as manufacturing, retail, recruitment, and education.
• Actively engage in networking activities to develop new connections within the local corporate finance market and contribute to business development initiatives.

• At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience handling a broad spectrum of corporate legal matters within a reputable private practice
• Demonstrable technical expertise in areas such as mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments, exits, joint ventures, equity capital markets transactions, or reorganisations.A proven ability to manage transactions independently as well as collaboratively alongside partners on more complex assignments.Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers with a genuine interest in supporting their professional growth.
• Excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build rapport with clients from diverse sectors including manufacturing, retail, recruitment, education, and more.
• Willingness to actively participate in business development activities such as networking events or cross-selling services.

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