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Managing Associate
Senior/Managing Associate (full-time)
About the Firm
Birdi Group was founded by Kush and Leena Birdi, two lawyers who sought to create a firm where they could practice with passion, surrounded by inspiration—both for themselves and others.
Their guiding philosophy, "Infectious Enthusiasm", centres on the belief that high-quality work is expected, but it’s the attitude and mindset that truly drive value. This approach fosters strong, lasting client relationships and ensures clients feel a genuine curiosity, empathy, and energy. At Birdi Group, every client is greeted with authenticity, positivity, and excitement—helping to create memorable and transformative outcomes.
This ethos, now The Birdi Way, has made the firm renowned not just for technical excellence, but for being an enjoyable and energising place to work.
About the Candidate
We are seeking a Senior Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to lead our M&A team. This role requires a confident, commercially minded, and proven leader who can:
- Deliver complex transactions independently (without constant oversight from the founders)
- Elevate quality and pace in our work
- Scale with the firm, with clear progression to profit-sharing and equity partnership for the right candidate
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This opportunity suits a solicitor who loves client interaction, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and aims to contribute to a firm with genuine momentum.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing diverse corporate matters, particularly in M&A, restructures, and shareholder agreements, with a focus on sectors like childcare/education, care, dental, and pharmacy.
Role Responsibilities
- Advising clients on acquisitions, disposals, restructures, and shareholder issues
- Acting across multiple sectors, with a special focus on childcare/education, care, dental, and pharmacy
- Managing transactions from initial instruction to successful completion
- Ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues and team members
- Building and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships
- Supporting junior team members where needed
- Contributing to business development, networking, and profile-raising efforts
- Owning delivery outcomes for the team, including throughput and billing targets
- Keeping introducers and referrers informed about active matters
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Ideal Candidate
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with +8 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
- Strong M&A and corporate commercial experience, ideally in specialist sectors (e.g., childcare/education, care, dental, pharmacy)
- Passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative team culture
- Highly self-driven, with a proven ability to own outcomes and deliver profitable work
- Technically sound, commercially astute, and pragmatic
- Exceptional drafting and communication skills
- A team player with energy, ambition, and a drive for growth
Package & Benefits
We offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Full participation in firm bonus and incentive schemes
- 25 days’ annual leave
- Post-probation private medical insurance (PMI) and life assurance benefits
- Hybrid working model (on-site days in our downtown Liverpool Street office)
- Clear path to partnership and equity stake for the right candidate
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