Corporate Senior Associate

For ambitious lawyers looking for a stepping stone to Partnership, exposure to top clients, large-scale work and excellent benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to progress with an acclaimed firm.

This Legal 500 firm has developed a distinguished reputation and is one of the leading firms in Scotland. Their growing Corporate team is seeking a Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to join their vibrant Aberdeen office.

The Firm

This ambitious firm has a well-founded reputation as a market-leading provider of legal services nationwide.

Numerous Legal 500 practice area rankings clearly demonstrate the expertise this business has cultivated, and it has become a notable source of some of the highest calibre legal talent in the UK. Many of the lawyers at the firm have gained individual recognition, including many Legal 500 rankings and Chambers & Partners accolades.

Partners are known to be friendly, down-to-earth and approachable. They have created a supportive environment where employees are given agency over their work.

Clients range anywhere from families and individuals all the way to FTSE100 goliaths, and exposure to this variety means that solicitors gain unrivalled experience, and are able to become true experts in their chosen field.

Due to the excellent work and support of renowned colleagues, it is not uncommon for staff who stay at the firm to progress quickly through its ranks and gain recognition internally for their efforts.

If you are seeking to develop your expertise in your chosen practice and take a rewarding step forward in your career, this is a real opportunity to do so.

The Role

As a Senior Associate working with this Legal 500 recognised Corporate team, you will gain exposure to high-quality work with a diverse range of clients. Dealing with SMEs, FTSE100 companies, and entrepreneurs, you will assist with the full range of corporate activities.

M&A, scale-ups, joint ventures, funding, commercial contracts, equity investments, restructuring; you will have the freedom to manage your own client base and assist with the full life-cycle of corporate transactions.

You will work alongside Partners who have received individual independent recognition as leaders in their field and as such, this is an unmatched opportunity to learn from some of the best Corporate lawyers in the country.

This role is a key strategic hire for the firm, who are seeking to engage with lawyers who have future Partnership potential.

The successful candidate will be in a strong position to develop market-leading expertise in Corporate and take a real step forward in their career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Are ambitious solicitors with 4+ years PQE in Corporate
• Strong commercial awareness and good general knowledge of company law and corporate transactions
• Excellent verbal and written communicator
• Has strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members alike
• Have a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• An opportunity to work for a prestigious firm with an enviable reputation
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Rewarding salary
• Lucrative bonus scheme
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 or jules@jmc-legal.com for a no-obligation and confidential chat.