Corporate Lawyer

Corporate Senior Associate / Legal Director | 7+ PQE | Leading National Law Firm | Hybrid Working | Birmingham BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm on an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Senior Associate or Legal Director to join its growing Corporate team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm with an outstanding reputation across both public and private sector markets, advising clients on a broad range of corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, private equity investments and corporate governance matters. The firm has enjoyed sustained growth over a number of years and continues to invest heavily in its people, offering high-quality work, genuine career progression opportunities and a collaborative, supportive culture. The Role: As a key senior member of the Corporate team, you will: * Advise clients on a wide range of corporate matters including M&A transactions, joint ventures, restructurings, corporate governance and general company law. * Work closely with partners on complex and strategically important transactions. * Build and maintain strong client relationships across a diverse client base. * Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, supporting their development and progression. * Collaborate with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver seamless client service. * Contribute to business development initiatives and help drive continued growth within the team. The team advises a broad spectrum of clients, including major corporates, owner-managed businesses, investors, lenders, public sector bodies, housing associations and growth-stage companies. About You: The successful candidate will demonstrate: * A minimum of 7 years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate practice. * Strong experience handling corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, reorganisations and governance matters. * Experience of acting for clients in the housing, local government or health sectors desirable but not necessary. * Excellent technical legal skills combined with strong commercial awareness. * Experience supervising and developing junior lawyers. * A proactive approach to business development and client relationship management. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills. * A collaborative and team-focused approach to working with colleagues and clients. What's on Offer: * Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. * Flexible hybrid working arrangements. * High-quality corporate work across a varied and interesting client base. * Genuine opportunities for career progression at Senior Associate and Legal Director level. * A supportive and inclusive culture focused on professional development. * Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave. * Private medical insurance, pension scheme, life assurance and wellbeing support. * Access to excellent learning and development programmes. The Firm: This award-winning national law firm is recognised for its expertise across a range of specialist sectors and is consistently ranked highly within the legal directories. With a strong people-focused culture, the firm places significant emphasis on collaboration, inclusion, wellbeing and responsible business practices. The successful candidate will join a highly respected Corporate team that combines excellent quality work with a genuinely supportive and approachable working environment. Interested? If you're an experienced Corporate Senior Associate or Legal Director seeking a new opportunity with a progressive national law firm, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact BCL Legal for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity. This is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.