Principal Associate – Corporate

Overview

In this role you will lead and grow the Norwich corporate practice as part of a national team, handling high‑quality M&A and corporate advisory work for diverse clients, from startups to multinationals. You’ll operate with senior partners, mentor junior lawyers, and drive cross‑office collaboration to deliver seamless client service. The opportunity combines responsibility, impact, and a clear path for progression within a leading firm of scale and prestige. You will shape outcomes on complex transactions and contribute to business development and growth.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• wide range of benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a range of corporate transactions, including M&A and private equity, as day‑to‑day lead with Partner support
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents and drive matters forward efficiently
• Collaborate with colleagues across national offices and specialist teams to deliver seamless client service
• Supervise and develop junior lawyers, shaping the next generation of talent
• Build and strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development and networking initiatives

Key requirements

• 10+ years’ PQE in corporate transactional work
• Qualified solicitor
• Significant M&A experience
• Ability to lead complex matters independently and in teams
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
• Interest in a broad corporate remit and collaborative approach
• Mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development
• Private equity experience advantageous but not essential

• client relationship skills
• collaborative
• mentoring
• M&A transactions
• private equity deals
• corporate finance

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