Associate – Corporate – Cheltenham – 3+ Years PQE

Overview

In this role, you join a respected UK law firm’s Corporate team in Cheltenham to handle a broad set of corporate matters. You will work on transactions such as M&A, private equity, restructures, and governance, with support from senior lawyers and a focus on growth. The role offers exposure to high-quality work in a collaborative, ambitious environment and opportunities for development within a thriving regional office. You will build strong internal and external relationships and contribute to the team’s ongoing expansion.

Pay / Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working and flexibility
• 28 days annual leave

Responsibilities

• Manage and support on a wide range of corporate transactions (M&A, investment and private equity)
• Handle group restructures and reorganisations
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and advise on corporate governance
• Advise SMEs, fast-growth companies and larger corporates
• Run matters with appropriate supervision and maintain client relationships
• Collaborate with senior lawyers and contribute to team growth
• Develop internal and external networks to support business objectives

Key requirements

• 3+ years PQE in corporate law
• Strong technical and drafting skills
• Confidence managing own caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proactive, commercially focused mindset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Enthusiasm for a collaborative and ambitious team

• excellent communication
• interpersonal abilities
• proactive mindset
• corporate law
• M&A
• investment and private equity

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