Senior Associate (5 - 8 years PQE)

Senior Associate (5 - 8 years PQE) | Ashfords Careers
Senior Associate (5 - 8 years PQE)
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Department
Corporate
Contract Type
Full Time / Permanent
Location
Exeter
Job Summary
What you'll doWe are seeking to recruit an ambitious Corporate Senior Associate (ideally with 5 - 8 years PQE) to support the continued growth and development of our team in Exeter, ranked by Chambers and Partners as Band 1 in the South West for Corporate/M&A: Lower Mid-Market work.Described by the Legal 500 in 2023 as "a very professional firm with qualities you would look for from a so-called Magic Circle law firm in partners across corporate, tax, property and technology.." our Corporate team are one of the busiest and most successful departments in the firm.A friendly and welcoming team who prioritise finding solutions rather than problems, you will take time to understand what our clients wish to achieve and apply your expertise and experience to ensure delivering a desirable outcome. You will be working with companies from entrepreneurial start-ups to international organisations, advising on a range of corporate transactions including M&A, venture capital, cross-border transactions, private equity investments, joint ventures and restructurings.You will be supported to develop your knowledge and expertise across the sectors, building relationships with a variety of clients encompassing private equity, venture capital and other funds, as well as public and private companies.If you are looking to progress your career in a firm that can truly compete with the breadth and quality of work of London firms, while being part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that promotes a strong work life balance, this is a great opportunity for you.Who you areHaving trained with a similar sized regional or City law firm, you will be a strong communicator with sound technical and organisational skills. With the desire to work for a first class team, you will be focused on delivering exceptional client service, with a sound understanding of mergers, acquisitions, venture capital and private equity.You will have a good eye for detail and able to effectively work under pressure, whilst having an interest in a specific aspect of Corporate law or sector such as Technology, Energy, Healthcare, Digital Health and Life Sciences or will have experience working in a similar sectors or subsectors.Above all, you will demonstrate the ambition and enthusiasm to continually build upon your experience, whilst having a client orientated approach and strong team skills and possess the drive to continue to contribute to the future success of the firm.Why join Team Ashfords?Ask our people, and they will tell you that they genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues. We’re confident that once you discover our open and friendly culture, it won’t take long for you to feel the same.We have a genuine team approach at Ashfords because we know that when talented people work together, we achieve more for our clients and each other. We also recognise that each of our career journeys is unique. So, we will be ambitious for you and give you the support you need to develop your career, your way.Importantly, we will give you the space and flexibility for your life outside work too.Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team and business.That’s what sets us apart.Our offerWe offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home. This includes a flexible working framework giving you the freedom to mix home and office working, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday. We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health including onsite yoga classes and a gym at our head office, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access for you and up to five friends to the ‘Calm’ Mindfulness App. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including fundraising initiatives through the Ashfords Foundation and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.For a full list of benefits, please find the attachment below.What next?Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements? At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential. Even if your skills and experience aren’t a perfect match, we’d still love to hear from you. If you’re not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Specialist,on 01392 333 654 or via email: #####. Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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