Posted 2 months ago
Senior Associate - Corporate
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A Senior Associate in the Corporate team handles M&A, spin-out, and venture capital transactions, drafting legal documents and advising clients while supervising juniors and supporting business development.
About this role
Overview
The Corporate team are looking for a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join the team in Guildford.
This position offers a fantastic platform for career development as the successful candidate will enjoy high visibility (both within and outside the firm), a key role in business development and full partner support.
Responsibilities
The candidate is needed to work with the team on a full range of corporate transactions, in particular M&A, spin-out and venture capital transactions, and ongoing company law/corporate advice. The role will involve drafting transaction documents and legal advice, transaction management and engaging with clients and third parties to help deliver our transactions. The successful applicant will be expected to get involved with the team’s business development activities.
The firm operates a hybrid agile working policy allowing employees to work from home (or another UK location) for up to 50% of their time.
Essential & Desirable Criteria
SRA Qualified – 6+ PQE
The ideal candidate will have a solid background as an Associate or Senior associate in private practice
Experience of supervising juniors and running transactions from start to finish
Previous BD experience is preferred
At our firm, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a priority and at the heart of everything we do. We actively want to attract a diverse workforce and welcome applications from everyone, from all backgrounds. We are committed to promoting an inclusive culture where everyone can be their full selves and experience being seen and heard. You can find out more about our firm’s commitment, initiatives and Pennclusion committees here.
We ensure that there are equal opportunities and treatment for all job applicants and employees, at all stages of the recruitment process and employment, regardless of age, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and social background. We aim to provide adjustments for people who have a disability, long-term health condition (including mental health) or neurodiversity. If you would like to request an adjustment, please contact Emily.Green@penningtonslaw.com
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