Corporate Associate Solicitor

Corporate Associate Solicitor (3+ PQE) | Top 100 UK Law Firm | Birmingham | Hybrid Working BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm on an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Associate to join its thriving and well-established corporate team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer with a strong grounding in M&A and transactional work who is looking for high-quality work, genuine client exposure and a collegiate culture where lawyers are trusted to take ownership of their matters. The firm is particularly well known for its market-leading work in the education sector, offering exposure to interesting and often high-profile transactions alongside clients who value commercial, technically excellent and empathetic advice. The Firm and the Team · Highly regarded Top 100 UK law firm. · Established reputation for high-quality legal work combined with a friendly, authentic and down-to-earth culture. · Strong sector expertise across education, technology, life sciences, and other key industries. · Nationally recognised education practice, ranked highly by Chambers & Partners. · Collaborative environment where lawyers are trusted and encouraged to develop their own client relationships. · Strong emphasis on inclusion, professional development and creating an environment where individuals can genuinely be themselves. The Role · Join a thriving corporate practice with a strong and consistent workflow. · Handle a broad range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on M&A and transactional work. · Work closely with senior lawyers while taking meaningful responsibility for your own matters and clients. · Gain excellent exposure to leadership-level individuals and sophisticated clients within the education sector. · Advise early years providers, independent schools and organisations across the wider education ecosystem. · Work on interesting, fast-paced and often high-profile transactions where your advice can have a tangible impact. · Enjoy genuine client contact and the opportunity to develop long-term trusted adviser relationships. · Benefit from a high degree of autonomy without unnecessary micro-management. What's on Offer · Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. · High-quality and varied corporate workload with a steady pipeline of matters. · Excellent client exposure and responsibility from an early stage. · Opportunity to develop a strong sector specialism within the highly regarded education market. · Genuine opportunities for career progression and advancement. · Supportive, relaxed and collegiate working environment. · Hybrid working with flexibility around individual requirements. Who Are They Looking For? · Qualified Corporate Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE. · Strong experience across corporate transactions, particularly M&A. · Commercially minded lawyer with excellent technical and drafting skills. · Confident dealing directly with clients and able to build trusted relationships. · Strong communication skills and an empathetic approach to client service. · Someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and values autonomy. · Experience in the education sector would be highly advantageous. · Lawyers currently in private practice or those looking to return from an in-house environment are encouraged to apply. If you're a Corporate Associate looking for a firm where you can work on high-quality transactions, build meaningful client relationships and enjoy genuine autonomy within a supportive and authentic culture, this could be an excellent next step. Apply now or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.