Corporate Associate/Senior Associate

This Top 50 UK firm is growing in Scotland at an impressive rate due to strong strategic leadership, an exceptional culture, fulfilling work and positive staff retention.

With numerous Tier 1 ranked practice areas, this award-winning firm is seeking a talented Corporate Lawyer to join their accomplished National team in their modern Glasgow or Edinburgh office.

The Firm

• Award-winning Top 50 national firm. Highly ranked across practice areas in the L500, including Corporate
• Named Law Firm of the Year at multiple major industry awards
• A UK wide platform which is proving an engine for attracting and retaining exceptional clients and lawyers
• The firm understands Scotland as a distinct legal market, and is actively investing in the country with new offices in both Glasgow and Edinburgh
• Open, collaborative culture that emphasises the happiness of its people

The Team

• Dynamic national Corporate team covering full UK jurisdiction
• Reputation for technical excellence and commercial pragmatic advice
• Close-knit structure with no rigid sub-teams; collaborative working across all members
• Advises on complex transactions for notable private, listed, and international clients
• Expertise in M&A, group restructurings, management buyouts, joint ventures, strategic investments

The Role

• This position is suitable for someone at Associate or Senior Associate level and the team are open to flexible working discussions for those who can't easily reach Glasgow or Edinburgh
• You will lead role on major transactions including:

• Corporate acquisitions and disposals

• Employee Ownership Trusts

• Management buy-outs/ins

• Private equity and venture capital investments

• Key responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic advice, lead negotiations on key documents, project manage transactions

• Advise diverse clients: large listed/unlisted companies, PE/VC-backed firms, mid-market investors, management teams, founder shareholders

• Collaborate on business development, profile-raising events, and communications

• Supervise and develop Paralegals, Trainees, and Associates

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-8 PQE in Corporate law.
• Senior-level responsibility managing complex/high-value transactions
• Proven ability to lead autonomously with minimal supervision
• Experience in Employee Ownership Trusts and Investments is desirable
• Creative, analytical thinker with excellent communication, organisational skills, and client focus
• Ability to supervise/manage junior team members
• Ambitious, self-motivated with committed firm growth and people-focused values

What's on Offer

• Attractive salary with annual pay review
• Extensive flexible benefits scheme
• Progressive fully flexible/hybrid working approach supporting work-life balance
• Opportunity to develop sector specialism and lead nationally significant deals
• Clear career progression within a high-growth, award-winning firm

How to Apply

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747or at jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.