Corporate Senior/Principal Associate

Corporate Senior or Principal Associate (4 PQE+) | Leading International Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid A top-ranked international law firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Associate to join its highly regarded Corporate team in Birmingham. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with hybrid working and flexible arrangements available as standard. Excellent salary, generous benefits package, and long-term career development. Work will be a broad variety of mergers and acquisitions, private equity, equity capital markets, joint ventures and group restructurings. The Role As a Senior or Principal Associate in this team, you will:

• Advise on a broad range of high-quality corporate matters including M&A, private equity, joint ventures, ECM, and group restructurings.
• Work closely with a well-established, collaborative team of 70+ corporate lawyers nationally, including five equity partners based in Birmingham.
• Act for a wide variety of major UK and international clients, many of whom are involved in multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Take a key role in client relationship management and business development, with the opportunity to lead on transactions and develop your profile internally and externally.

About the Team

• Consistently ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
• Known for its strong culture, excellent collaboration, and high levels of responsiveness.
• The team acts across a variety of sectors including health and life sciences, advanced engineering, technology, real estate, and energy.
• Key clients include major household names

About You To be successful in this opportunity, you will have:

• At least 4 years' PQE in corporate law, ideally gained in a well-regarded firm.
• Strong experience in M&A and/or private equity transactions.
• Excellent technical, drafting, and commercial skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with a desire to take on client-facing responsibilities.
• A genuine interest in developing long-term relationships and contributing to business growth.

The Offering In return, the firm offers:

• A competitive salary and bonus, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• A modern, flexible hybrid working policy with a commitment to work/life balance.
• Access to market-leading clients and complex, high-value transactions.
• A clear pathway for progression with personal development and training support.
• Access to state-of-the-art offices in central Birmingham with on-site amenities.

Additional benefits include:

• Private medical insurance (with family options)
• Generous annual leave, plus buy/sell options
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policies
• Sabbatical opportunities
• Pension, life assurance, and wellbeing support programmes

Apply Now To be considered for this Corporate Senior or Principal Associate role, please apply here with your up-to-date CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion. We are committed to equal opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applications from all backgrounds are encouraged.