Corporate Lawyer

Walker Lovell is seeking a talented and dynamic Corporate Associate to join our client's award-winning and market-leading Corporate team in Birmingham. This is a full-time position offering a hybrid working model.
Our client is a progressive law firm with a modern organisational structure and an agile, team-centric approach. They prioritise client service and the professional growth of their lawyers. With a strong commercial instinct and a passion for excellence, our client builds long-standing relationships and works closely with clients to achieve their business goals.
As a Corporate Associate, you will report to the Partners and collaborate with the esteemed Corporate Team on a wide range of corporate matters and transactions. You will engage with diverse clients, including start-ups, high-growth companies, and large corporations, handling complex and high-value corporate transactions such as corporate finance, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, disposals, partnering arrangements, management buy-outs, buy-ins, business transfers, and PE & VC investments.
Key Responsibilities
Drive market share and brand presence within the Corporate team.
Manage a varied caseload of corporate matters.
Provide commercially astute, pragmatic, and legally sound advice.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and firm legislation.
Act as a role model and champion the firm's values.
Contribute to strategic and business planning.
Stay updated with key legal and business news.
Build and maintain first-class and trusted client relationships.
Collaborate effectively within the Corporate team and the wider business.
Essential Skills
Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
Minimum 2 years PQE within a Corporate team at a City or national firm.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commercially astute with strong judgment skills.
Proficient in running due diligence and disclosure processes.
Keen interest in business development initiatives.
Proactive ‘can do’ attitude and flexibility under pressure.
Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Diligent, rigorous, and consultative approach.
Supportive of team members.
Transparent, discrete, and confidential.
Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset.
If you are a motivated Corporate Associate looking to advance your career within a forward-thinking and supportive environment, we invite you to apply.
Please submit your CV outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role via the link included.