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Senior Associate Corporate Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Corporate Solicitor in Birmingham at a Top 100 National Law Firm, offering a starting salary of £80,000.00 plus up to a 20% bonus.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' PQE in corporate law, preferably with experience in mid-market deals.
  • The role involves managing a variety of corporate transactions, collaborating with peers, and mentoring junior team members.
  • The firm emphasizes a healthy work-life balance with realistic billable hours of fewer than 1,200 annually.
  • Additional benefits include private medical insurance, 27 days of annual leave, and a pension scheme with Scottish Widows.
Corporate Solicitor – BirminghamTop 100 National Law Firm | Salary starting from £80,000.00 + Up to 20% Bonus  I’m delighted to be supporting a leading national law firm as they continue the expansion of their Birmingham Corporate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine career development, and a healthy approach to work-life balance—with realistic billable targets of fewer than 1,200 hours annually. The RoleYou’ll be joining a well-established and ambitious Corporate team that has seen significant growth over the last two years. The Birmingham office is home to a close-knit team of six solicitors, working as part of one of the largest national corporate practices in the UK. This is a high-performing, entrepreneurial team consistently ranked in the top three across the UK for M&A activity. The firm also boasts national recognition in specialist sectors, particularly Health & Social Care and Dental, with a stellar client base and a broad spread of transactional work. What You’ll Be Doing
  • Managing a range of corporate transactions including M&A, investments, reorganisations, and joint ventures
  • Collaborating with peers nationally to deliver exceptional service and share sector insights
  • Playing an active role in business development, client relationship management, and cross-selling initiatives
  • Supporting, mentoring, and helping develop junior members of the team
  • Working with a strong sense of autonomy, backed by Partner-level guidance and support
What They're Looking For
  • 5+ years’ PQE in corporate law, ideally with experience in mid-market deals
  • A solid foundation in transactional work and client-facing advisory roles
  • Strong commercial awareness, drafting ability, and attention to detail
  • Someone who’s collaborative, proactive, and driven to progress within a dynamic team
  • A desire to be part of a growing practice that values long-term development over short-term targets
The Package
  • Starting salary from around £80,000, with room for progression
  • Bonus scheme up to 20%, rewarding performance and contribution
  • Realistic billable hours target – fewer than 1200
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Life Assurance and Pension with Scottish Widows
  • Flu vaccinations and eye care support
To find out more about this excellent opportunity, apply below, or alternatively drop me an email with your CV attached to  or give me a call on .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.