
Corporate Associate Solicitor
- Reading
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position: Senior Associate/Legal Director
Practice Area: Corporate Law – M&A & Restructuring
Experience: 8+ Years PQE
Salary: Highly Competitive + Excellent Benefits & Career ProgressionJoin a Leading UK Law Firm:This top-ranked UK law firm, with offices across the South East including Reading, is looking to appoint a Corporate Solicitor at Associate or Legal Director level. This is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing corporate team that consistently competes with national and City firms for quality of work and client base.The Role:As a lawyer in the Corporate team, you'll play a key leadership role in advising on high-value M&A transactions, corporate restructures and strategic business planning. You'll also support junior team members, contribute to strategic client development and work closely with key stakeholders and referrers.Key Responsibilities:
- Lead on complex mergers, acquisitions, disposals and restructuring projects
- Manage a portfolio of owner-managed businesses, corporate and institutional clients
- Drive new business through client relationships, referrals and professional networks
- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and associates within the team
- Contribute to firm-wide business development and strategy initiatives
- Well-established and highly regarded across the Thames Valley and wider South East
- Core work involves transactions ranging from £2 million to £30 million+
- Acts for a loyal and diverse client base including SMEs, large corporates, education providers and professional services firms
- Maintains strong referral networks and repeat client instructions, testament to the team's pragmatic, commercial advice
- 8+ years PQE in corporate law (ideally with strong M&A and restructuring experience)
- A track record of managing complex transactions and leading deal teams
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Experience in supervising junior lawyers and developing team talent
- A commercial, solutions-focused approach to corporate legal work
- Be part of a firm known for quality over quantity, with real work-life balance
- Work alongside high-calibre colleagues in a supportive, forward-thinking culture
- Genuine route to Partnership or further leadership for the right candidate
- Access to a strong client base without the commute to London
- Competitive salary, bonus structure and flexible hybrid working options
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