Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate 2+ PQE| Top 10 Firm| Sheffield

Join a prestigious Top 10 International Firm and support them in growing their leading Corporate team as an Associate in their fast-growing Sheffield office.

This team gets involved in the most high-profile clientele in the country and notably, you will benefit from an incredibly supportive and friendly environment.

The Firm

For those looking to work at the world's best legal firms, this is one such business. Having been recognised across countless practice areas with Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings, this firm is responsible for developing some of the most respected legal talents around the world.

In a modern firm that places emphasis on innovation, staff can expect to engage with a range of premier international clients on some of the largest and most high-quality work available. The resulting mixture of this incredible legal talent and exemplary clientele has resulted in this firm winning numerous high-profile awards.

In contrast to many firms of its size and reach, there is an excellent work-life balance and a reputation for a friendly and supportive working environment persists.

Employees receive excellent remuneration and benefits and first-rate ongoing professional development to ensure they can take ownership and progress in their careers.

If you are seeking to develop your expertise and reputation as a leading lawyer within the Corporate sector and take a tangible step forward in your career, this is an unparalleled opportunity to do so.

The Role

The international focus of this firm presents the prospect of engaging in cross-border work and international transactions across key industry sectors, offering early exposure to clients in your career.

You will be responsible for your own caseload of high-level corporate work involving;

• Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity and Equity Capital Markets
• providing efficient professional support to partners across different UK offices
• developing professional client relationships- supporting the wider team in developing business and raising the profile of the firm
• involvement in marketing events and other BD activities- managing and supervising the work of others including trainees and solicitor apprentices

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 2+ years of experience working in Corporate Law
• Can show initiative to develop yours, along with the team's market profile and client relationships.
• First-rate interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients

What's on offer

• An opportunity to join one of the leading firms operating internationally
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Culturally ingrained flexible working
• Strong salary commensurate to experience
• Excellent benefits package

Apply now for immediate consideration.

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