- Opportunity for growth and development
- Top tier work
About Our Client
Our client is a prestigious, award-winning law firm recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 and shortlisted for multiple national legal awards. Known for its excellence, inclusive culture, and high-quality work, the firm offers a rare combination of City-calibre transactions and regional lifestyle.
Job Description
We're seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Associate to join a leading corporate team in Guildford. You'll advise a diverse client base-from FTSE 100 companies to high-growth ventures-on a broad range of matters including:
- Mid-market M&A (buy and sell side)
- Private equity and venture capital deals
- Corporate restructurings and rationalisations
- Joint ventures and shareholder agreements
- General corporate advisory work
- Cross-border transactions and inward investment
- Share incentives (in collaboration with employment and tax teams)
You'll be supported by a full-service team including specialists in tax, employment, pensions, real estate, banking, IP, and regulatory law. The team recently closed 30 deals in 30 days with a combined value of nearly £1bn, showcasing its exceptional transactional capability.
The Successful Applicant
We welcome applications from lawyers with 2 4 years' PQE who are:
- Technically strong with excellent drafting skills
- Commercially aware and client focused
- Enthusiastic about a broad corporate practice
- Strong communicators and team players
- Academically accomplished with relevant experience
- Whether you're coming from a City firm or a leading regional practice, this is a chance to step up and take on varied, challenging work in a supportive environment.
What's on Offer
- 5% employer pension contribution
- Discretionary profit share and performance bonus
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health and life assurance
- Travel cost contribution or parking reimbursement
- Enhanced parental pay
- Cash plan for everyday medical costs