RWK Goodman
Corporate Associate
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RWK Goodman - Associate Opportunity
RWK Goodman is seeking a 2-4 PQE Associate to join its expanding Corporate Team in London. Associates play a vital role within our Corporate Team, and we are looking for someone who can seamlessly integrate into our existing team, providing support to partners and senior associates, as well as managing trainees and paralegals. All fee earners are granted early direct client contact and are expected to contribute to the development and strengthening of client relationships.
About RWK Goodman
RWK Goodman is a top 100 UK law firm with annual revenue of approximately £70 million. Our Corporate Team, based in London, Bristol, and Oxford, comprises around 30 fee-earners, including 10 partners.
The Corporate Team Specialises In:
- M&A
- Equity fundraisings (including Venture Capital and Private Equity)
- Partnerships, joint ventures, and shareholders’ agreements
- Company reorganisations and restructuring
- Corporate formation and governance
Our clients range from entrepreneurial start-ups and high-growth companies to SMEs, large private companies, and listed entities. The team also includes lawyers specializing in Capital Markets, Banking, and Commercial work. Many of our clients are founder-led or owner-managed businesses, and we also support high net worth individuals and family offices in relation to their business activities.
Working Arrangements
The Corporate Team offers flexible hybrid working with three days in the office and, subject to business requirements, two days working from home. From time to time, you may be expected to travel from London to our other offices.
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What You'll Need:
- Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 2-4 PQE relevant private practice experience in corporate law.
- Strong academics at university and in the SQE.
Desirable But Not Essential:
- Experience in one of the firm’s key sectors including Technology or Health & Social Care.
- Experience in cross-border transactions involving inbound UK investment or acquisitions.
About Us
At RWK Goodman, you can enjoy a rewarding legal career with exceptional client work. Supported every step of the way, you'll be part of a progressive Top 100 law firm with over 650 colleagues, 36 specialist areas, and 3 legal divisions, with offices across the South West, Thames Valley, and London.
Committed to collaborative growth and shared success, we are focused on delivering sustained positive change. We aim to make a lasting difference to the world around us and achieve our vision of being the firm clients want to work with and people want to work for.
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Benefits
Some benefits will differ depending on the level of role. Please reach out to the Recruitment team for further clarification.
- 26.5–31.5 days’ holiday per year
- Buying and selling holiday
- Healthcare cash plan / private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Discretionary profit and performance-related bonus
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced family leave
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Group income protection
- Salary reviewed regularly
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Career Development
We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we continue to nurture and develop our colleagues and attract and retain the best talent.
We support colleagues with a robust programme of learning and development opportunities, underpinned by our transparent Career Development Framework (CDF), which shows exactly what you need to achieve to grow your career with us.
From mentoring initiatives through to personal development programmes and courses, we are proud to offer a suite of opportunities to drive your career and achieve your ambitions.
Inclusive Employer
We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room, or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.
Find out more about our ED&I initiatives
Want to Know More?
Contact Abbie Jackson on abbie.jackson@rwkgoodman.com for a confidential conversation.
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