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Corporate M&A Solicitor

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Burges Salmon LLP

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You must have experience in Corporate M&A and PE transactions and be a registered lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland.
  • You will work on complex M&A and private equity transactions, collaborate with high-profile clients, and receive mentorship in a supportive, flexible environment.

Requirements

  • Relevant experience working on Corporate M&A and PE transactions
  • Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer

Responsibilities

  • Interested in exposure to high-profile clients and partners from day one?
  • Looking for support and mentorship that will elevate your career?
  • Excited by the opportunity to work with a fresh-thinking trail blazing firm with industry leading insight?
  • Our Corporate M&A team is one of the largest outside London.
  • Our lawyers work on an array of complex public/private mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions in the UK, internationally and in the equity capital markets.
  • We act for a variety of clients from multi-national corporates and financial institutions to early-stage businesses, partnerships, co-operative societies, and high net worth individuals and investors.
  • We stand “toe to toe with London firms” (L500) and are renowned for our “excellent, highly professional and sound advice” (IFLR1000).
  • Key clients include: Virgin Group, Octopus, John Lewis Partnership, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, Bluefield Solar, FirstGroup plc.
  • Want some real examples of recent matters?
  • Follow this link to read about the recent notable transactions our Corporate team accomplished, contributing to an impressive aggregate deal value of over £3bn in 2024.
  • Our environment is professional yet progressive, offering quality work and a real work life balance.
  • Our collaborative approach attracts top legal minds and is one reason our people love working here.
  • We are proud to have received an Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation and have been voted by our people as a RollOnFriday's ‘Best Firm to Work at 2024' for the third year in a row.
  • And did you know our hybrid working model offers flexible working options too?
  • We're committed to finding the right person for this role and we're open to discussing flexible working, full time or part time working patterns.
  • It's important to us that our organisation represents the diverse community in which we operate, and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
  • As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.
  • If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Abbie Jackson - 0117 307 6776 - for an informal and confidential conversation.
  • Have we hooked you yet? Make a leap. Make a splash…

FAQs

What type of work will I be doing as a Corporate M&A Solicitor at Burges Salmon?

You will work on complex public/private mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and equity capital markets, collaborating with high-profile clients and partners.

Is prior experience required for this position?

Yes, relevant experience working on Corporate M&A and PE transactions is necessary.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

You must be a registered lawyer with the SRA or Law Society of Scotland.

Can I work part-time in this role?

Yes, we are open to discussing flexible working, including full-time or part-time working patterns.

What kind of clients does the Corporate M&A team work with?

The team represents a variety of clients, including multi-national corporates, financial institutions, early-stage businesses, partnerships, co-operative societies, and high net worth individuals and investors.

What benefits does Burges Salmon provide to its employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working, private medical insurance, personal/professional development, parental leave, pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave, 2 paid days leave for volunteering, cycle to work scheme, and a social club.

How does Burges Salmon rank among other firms?

Burges Salmon's Corporate M&A team is recognized as one of the largest outside London and is renowned for providing excellent, highly professional and sound advice, standing "toe to toe with London firms."

How can I learn more about the role?

You can contact Abbie Jackson at 0117 307 6776 for an informal and confidential conversation to learn more about this opportunity.

Does Burges Salmon have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, we are committed to representing the diverse community in which we operate and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

What is the work environment like at Burges Salmon?

The environment is professional yet progressive, offering quality work and a strong emphasis on achieving work-life balance.

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Burges Salmon LLP

We are an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and wider communities flourish.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1841
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Burges Salmon is the independent UK law firm which delivers the best mix of advice, service and value. Our clients range from the largest private and public sector organisations and institutions, to entrepreneurial businesses and wealthy individuals and families. Working from our offices in Bristol, London and Edinburgh, we have built a progressive service culture based on collaboration and teamwork that is shaped around the needs of our clients to deliver a fantastic service and experience. Operating in selected markets where our knowledge, experience and skills deliver highly effective solutions to our clients’ complex needs, we aim aims to be a leader not a follower in these markets. Burges Salmon works for clients in all three UK jurisdictions and across the globe, through an international network of leading independent law firms – our preferred firms. Our objective is to provide clients with excellent service and advice, working with these preferred firms around the world to meet clients’ international needs, where relevant. The firm’s international experience spans all major sector and practice areas and primarily focuses on supporting its international clients around the world and overseas clients with their investment activities into the UK.

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