Corporate Senior Associate

Overview

Gateley is seeking a Corporate Senior Associate to join the Corporate Midlands team in Birmingham. The role offers hybrid working and the opportunity to contribute to a growing practice handling a broad range of corporate matters.

The Corporate team supports transactions across the UK with an emphasis on high-value work and an international angle. You will be at the forefront of client relationships within the Midlands market and have the potential to progress toward partnership.

• Handle and/ or co-manage a broad range of corporate matters including mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments, exits, portfolio instructions, equity capital markets transactions, joint ventures and reorganisations.
• Take ownership of matters with support from a partner on more complex and/or high-value work.
• Network and build connections in the local corporate finance market; contribute to client development and cross-selling of Gateley services.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the development of the corporate team in line with performance and promotion processes.
• Maintain a client-centric ethos, delivering commercial and well-reasoned legal advice.

• At least 5 years' PQE with experience across a broad range of corporate matters.
• Experience in mentoring or supervising junior team members.
• Strong legal technical ability with the confidence to offer commercial advice.
• Excellent relationship management skills and willingness to develop new business opportunities within Gateley.
• Commercial acumen, good negotiation skills and a personable, dynamic personality with a collaborative mindset.

The Gateley Corporate team in Birmingham is part of a national practice of around 70 corporate lawyers advising a diverse client base, including work with clients with international angles. The firm emphasises dynamism, entrepreneurial spirit and practical solutions, with a clear progression path and a strong training programme.

Gateley offers a comprehensive training programme, technical support via its corporate PSL team, a substantial precedent bank, and structured career development including business development coaching for future partners. Benefits include a competitive remuneration package with performance-based bonuses, learning and development opportunities via Learn, a flexible rewards package (annual leave, cycle to work, pension, health care, and more), and access to various employee benefits programs.

The firm is committed to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, with flexible working patterns and recognised diversity credentials.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Business Development and Sales

Professional Services

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This description reflects the information provided and maintains the focus on responsibilities and qualifications for the Corporate Senior Associate role at Gateley in Birmingham.