Corporate Senior Associate - Prestigious Firm

Hunters Legal is pleased to be working with a leading regional law firm known for its dedication to quality, integrity, and client-focused service in their search for a Corporate Senior Associate to join the team at the firm’s Swindon office.

Overview:

An exciting opportunity for a talented and driven Corporate Lawyer to join a highly regarded and expanding Corporate Team based in Swindon. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, with a strong track record of advising on complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) transactions.

About The Firm 

A leading regional law firm known for delivering exceptional legal services with a focus on both quality and integrity. The team is comprised of experienced, high-caliber professionals committed to providing expert guidance across every stage of a business’s lifecycle - from initial start-up and strategic growth to eventual exit. Alongside its strong commercial practice, the firm offers personalised legal support for individual clients, ensuring comprehensive and responsive solutions tailored to unique personal circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

Advising on and managing a broad range of corporate matters, including:

• Public and private company acquisitions and disposals.
• Private equity investments and fundraising.
• Joint ventures and strategic partnership.
• Management buyouts.
• Corporate restructures and demergers.
• Corporate governance issues.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to clients across a range of industries, from start-ups to established businesses.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of corporate documentation.
• Managing transactions from inception through to completion with minimal supervision.
• Building and developing strong client relationships through a commercial and solutions-driven approach.
• Supporting junior lawyers and contributing to team knowledge sharing and development.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in corporate law.
• Strong technical skills with demonstrable experience in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Commercially astute with excellent client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex workloads independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive mindset.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and the wider strategic goals of the team.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme for all fee earners.
• Flexible annual leave, plus office closure during the festive period and bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Free on-site parking for lawyers.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Private Medical Insurance (for Senior Associates and above).
• Cash Health Plan for all employees.
• Regular team-building and social events.
• Strong focus on CSR and community engagement.
• Access to a broad range of professional development opportunities, including a bespoke training academy.

This role offers the chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking legal team that is consistently recognised in both Legal500 and Chambers for its work in high-value and complex corporate transactions. The firm fosters an open, inclusive and collaborative culture, supporting its lawyers to achieve personal and professional success.