Senior Associate- Corporate

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits package
Location: Leicester - hybrid working
Contract: Permanent

Overview of the Senior Associate - Corporate role

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a leading regional law firm as they look to appoint a Senior Associate / Principal Associate to join their highly regarded Corporate team in Leicester.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and growing Corporate team, undertaking a broad spectrum of high-quality corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures and group restructurings.

The team is recognised by The Legal 500 and acts for a diverse client base, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, national organisations and international clients. This role offers excellent opportunities for career development, exposure to high-profile transactions and the chance to work alongside experienced corporate lawyers in a collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Associate role will include:

• Advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.

• Managing transactions from inception through to completion.

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships as a trusted adviser.

• Working collaboratively with Partners and colleagues across the Corporate team.

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.

• Contributing to business development initiatives and client relationship activities.

• Delivering commercially focused legal advice to clients across a range of sectors.

• Assisting with complex national and international corporate transactions.

Required experience of the Senior Associate position will include:

• Qualified Solicitor with significant Corporate Law experience gained within a recognised corporate practice.

• Strong technical expertise in M&A, private equity transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructurings.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.

• Proven ability to manage client relationships and deliver exceptional client service.

• Strong commercial awareness and business development capabilities.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team environment.

• Experience managing multiple transactions and competing priorities.

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to client work.

Benefits available alongside the Senior Associate position include (but aren't limited to):

• Hybrid working.

• Competitive annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave.

• Private medical insurance.

• Generous pension contribution.

• Life assurance.

• Enhanced family leave policies.

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Clear career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

• Flexible working arrangements.

How to apply for the Senior Associate position

If you believe you have the experience and expertise required for this opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Taylor Wise at Sellick Partnership.

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