Senior Corporate Associate
5 days ago
Guildford
A highly regarded, Legal 500-ranked South East firm is seeking a Senior Corporate Associate (5+ PQE) to join its leading team in Guildford. The Firm This firm is a top-tier ranked independent practice in the South East, well known for delivering City-quality corporate work outside London. The corporate team is a key driver of the firm’s continued growth and is consistently recognised for its technical strength, depth of expertise and high-calibre client base. The team advises a wide range of clients including FTSE-listed companies, international groups, private equity sponsors, management teams and high-growth businesses. It is known for handling complex, high-value transactions while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture. The wider firm provides strong specialist support across tax, employment, banking, real estate and regulatory, enabling the corporate team to deliver sophisticated multi-disciplinary transactions at pace. The Role The firm is now looking to recruit a Senior Corporate Associate (5+ PQE) into its Guildford office. You will take a leading role on a broad range of corporate transactions, including: • Mid-market and upper mid-market M&A (buy-side and sell-side), • Private equity and management advisory transactions, • Venture capital and growth capital investments, • Complex shareholders’ agreements and joint ventures, • Corporate restructurings and group reorganisations, • Cross-border transactions and inward investment work, • Strategic corporate advisory matters for established clients In this senior position, you will act as a key deal lead on transactions, managing work from instruction through to completion and coordinating input from specialist teams and external advisers. In addition, you will: • Lead client relationships and act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, • Oversee and manage complex, high-value transactions with significant autonomy, • Play a central role in mentoring and supervising junior lawyers within the team, • Contribute actively to business development, including client pitches and networking, • Work closely with partners on strategic client matters and team growth This is a senior, high-impact role offering significant responsibility, visibility and progression within a leading regional corporate practice. Requirements • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Corporate law, • Strong experience in M&A and private equity transactions (essential), • Proven ability to lead complex transactions with minimal supervision, • Strong client management and stakeholder communication skills, • Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, • Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development, • Strong technical ability, drafting skills and attention to detail Remuneration • Competitive salary, dependent on experience, • High-quality City-level corporate workload, • Senior-level autonomy and client exposure, • Clear progression opportunities within a top-tier ranked team, • Hybrid working This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Corporate Associate to join a leading South East firm offering premium-quality work, strong client relationships and a genuine platform for long-term progression. Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch with Jonny at for a confidential conversation