Job Opportunity: Corporate Lawyer (Associate) (4+ PQE) Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
About the Role
We are seeking individuals with around 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join a distinguished corporate team as an Associate.
Ideal Candidate Experience
Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Working with SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and large corporates
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Shareholder arrangements, reorganizations, and company advice
- Listed company transactions and IPOs
- Private equity/venture capital transactions
What We Offer
The team handles a wide range of corporate finance transactions, from early-stage business setups to major fundraisings, IPOs, and significant mergers and acquisitions. They advise leading regional organisations on all corporate law requirements, focusing particularly on implementing acquisition strategies. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and work on diverse and high-profile transactions.
Who They Are Looking For
We are looking for candidates who enjoy working on transactions and getting to know different businesses. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical understanding, a passion for delivering exceptional client service, and be a team player.
Location and Flexibility
This role is based in Newcastle, the firm offer an agile working policy, allowing the team to work 2-3 days per week from anywhere.
The Team
The Corporate team is recognised as a leader in the field, ranked number 1 in the region by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 UK legal directories. They have also been named Corporate Law Firm of the Year by North East Insider Dealmakers Awards multiple times.
Apply Today!
If you're looking to develop your career in a friendly, open environment at a forward-thinking, commercial law firm, this is an excellent opportunity. If our values resonate with you, we'd love to hear from you.
If you have any questions regarding this role, or wish to have a confidential chat, please reach out to Beth Livings at QED Legal on the details provided.