Corporate Associate

Company: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Corporate Associate / Senior Associate | Birmingham

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Birmingham Corporate team of a highly regarded national law firm that continues to invest heavily in its growth strategy across the Midlands.

The team advises a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, SMEs, private equity investors, financial institutions and national corporates, delivering high-quality corporate advice across a broad range of transactions.

The team operates on a national platform, providing exposure to high-quality mid-market transactions and the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners and colleagues across multiple offices.

The successful candidate will advise on a wide range of corporate matters, including:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity Transactions
  • Shareholder Agreements
  • Joint Ventures
  • Corporate Restructurings and Reorganisations
  • Investments and Fundraising
  • General Corporate Advisory Work

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Corporate Solicitors with approximately 2+ years’ PQE through to Senior Associate level.

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Strong corporate transactional experience gained within a recognised corporate practice
  • Experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills
  • An interest in business development and networking
  • A collaborative approach and ambition to contribute to the continued growth of the team

Why Apply?

  • High-quality corporate work on a national scale
  • Exposure to a broad and varied client base
  • Genuine and transparent progression opportunities
  • Strong partner support and mentoring
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Generous remuneration and benefits package
  • Collaborative and collegiate working environment
  • Realistic annual billable target of approximately 1,300 hours, supporting a healthy and sustainable work-life balance

This opportunity would suit an ambitious Corporate lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong career progression prospects and the opportunity to join a growing team within a nationally recognised practice.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. To express your interest, apply online, or pl

ease contact:

Mobile: 07451271468

Email: kamile@dougas-scott.co.uk

Posted: June 5th, 2026