Associate 3-6 PQE – Corporate

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate lawyer with between 3-6 PQE to be based in our Reading, Southampton or Cardiff office.  This position represents an excellent opportunity to build strong foundations for a prosperous career whilst being exposed to top quality corporate work.  From the outset you will be involved in challenging technical work and be given every resource and support needed to progress your career.  We operate a flexible working policy with currently two teams’ days per week in the Reading office.

Typical Workload

The positions offer the opportunity to work on a broad variety of matters.  You will have experience of and typically be involved in the following:
•       M&A
•       Private Equity / Venture Capital
•       Capital markets listings / IPOs
•       Public company takeovers
•       JVs
•       Group restructurings
•       Corporate advisory matters

Skills / Experience Required

You will have between 3 and 6 years’ PQE and relevant corporate law experience gained with a recognised regional or London commercial firm.  A proven track record or keen interest in business development and client relationship management is highly desirable as is a commercial approach.
Personal qualities we seek include:
•       Strong technical expertise
•       Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
•       Commercial outlook
•       Dedication to exceptional client service delivery
•       Proactive style and ability to act on your own initiative
•       Dedication, determination and loyalty to colleagues, clients and communities
•       Collegiate and team-playing approach
•       Relationship-driven and people oriented
•       Solid relevant technical expertise and intellectual ability
•       Enthusiastic and committed to a career in clinical negligence work
•       Strong analytical skills
•       Excellent client care skills
•       Self-motivation and the ability to assume responsibility for your own matters
The Blake Morgan corporate team is based in Cardiff, London, Reading and Southampton and is top ranked by the Independent Legal Directories. It comprises specialist lawyers, and has an international portfolio of multi-national client companies (public and private), SMEs, owner managed businesses and start-ups with a need for high quality corporate and M&A support and advice. The team handles over 100 transactions in each year, with deal values ranging on average from around £25m to £100m +.

How to Apply

  • Please email [email protected] to apply with a copy of your CV and cover note to explain your interests in the role.  Please also confirm your salary expectations.
  • Interviews: The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified. We will notify you in advance if you are required to carry out a drafting exercise/skills test as part of the interview process.
  • If you have any questions, please email Rob Brown at [email protected] or telephone on 023 8085 7441.
  • Your personal data will be processed in line with our applicant privacy policy which explains how we treat your data.

Please note that we are currently only accepting CVs from instructed agencies and direct applicants.