Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Senior Associate - Corporate/Commercial Law
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Role | Senior Associate – Corporate/Commercial
Company | Partner-Led Elite Boutique Firm
Size | Specialist Boutique Practice
Level | 6+ Years PQE
Based | London (Hybrid Working)
Offer | Highly Competitive Salary + Bonus
We are working with a highly regarded, partner-led boutique law firm based in the City of London. Founded by lawyers from leading City, international, and US firms, the firm delivers direct partner attention and commercially astute advice across corporate, commercial, disputes, regulatory, and tax matters, with a client base spanning sport, finance, infrastructure, hospitality, technology, and real estate.
Due to sustained growth and an abundance of instructions, they are now seeking a talented Senior Associate to join their corporate/commercial team, advising on the full transactional lifecycle from M&A and capital markets to asset management, investments, and shareholder arrangements, acting on complex, often cross-border matters for a sophisticated client base.
Typical duties for the role will include:
- Running a broad range of corporate matters including M&A, investments, and shareholder arrangements with a high degree of autonomy.
- Advising clients directly on strategy, structuring, and risk across complex corporate transactions.
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, including agreements, term sheets, and ancillary corporate documents.
- Working closely with the firm's partners on sophisticated, often cross-border matters from inception through to completion.
- Building and developing client relationships, with genuine scope to grow and shape your own practice.
- Supporting the training and development of junior members of the team.
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The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales.
- 5+ years PQE gained within a top-tier, Magic Circle, Silver Circle, international, or leading US firm.
- Strong experience across M&A, capital markets, investments, or general corporate advisory work.
- A following, business plan, or very strong client relationships is highly preferable.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- A commercial, pragmatic, and entrepreneurial approach to legal advice.
- The ability to thrive in a small, partner-led environment with genuine ownership of your work.
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Benefits include:
- Highly competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Direct partner access and genuine involvement in complex, high-quality transactions.
- A clear and realistic pathway to partnership.
- The platform and support to build and develop your own practice.
If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.
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