Corporate Lawyer

Jameson Legal is working with a leading commercial law firm in the South East with an outstanding reputation for high-quality corporate work. The firm is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join its highly regarded corporate team in Surrey.

The successful candidate will advise on a broad range of matters, including mid-market M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, restructurings, and general corporate advisory work. Clients include major corporates, private equity-backed businesses, and high-growth companies.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take on complex, high-value work in a collaborative and supportive environment, with excellent scope for progression - including a clear pathway to Partnership for high-performing individuals.

You'll bring at least four years' PQE from a recognised City, national, or leading regional firm, with strong technical skills, commercial acumen, and experience running transactions and managing client relationships. You'll also enjoy mentoring junior Lawyers and contributing to business development.

The firm combines City-quality work with a friendly, inclusive culture and genuine work-life balance. You'll benefit from excellent Partner access, strong client exposure, and the chance to grow your career in a progressive, people-focused environment.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including hybrid working (typically two days per week in the office), discretionary bonuses, private medical insurance, pension, enhanced parental pay, and comprehensive wellbeing and professional development support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented corporate Lawyer to join a leading South East firm offering top-quality work, real progression, and genuine hybrid flexibility.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please contact James Wheelhouse at: View email address on jobs.thelawyer.com

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application.

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