Job Description

Are you an experienced Corporate Solicitor, based in the Birmingham market, looking for your next exciting opportunity? If so, our leading national team will love to hear from you.

The role

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We're looking for a driven, experienced, and entrepreneurial Corporate Solicitor to join our Birmingham office as a senior associate. The successful candidate will enjoy working across a diverse range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity and venture capital, fundraising, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and general corporate advisory work.



Our Birmingham team currently comprises 15 corporate lawyers, forming part of a national practice of around 100 corporate specialists, with approximately 350 staff based in Birmingham overall. You'll have the opportunity to advise a wide spectrum of clients--from innovative start-ups and university spinouts to established companies, management teams, and institutions--on a broad array of corporate transactions and strategic issues. Many of these engagements will have an international dimension.


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The person

You'll be a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 4 years' PQE, having gained experience at an international, national, or well-regarded regional firm. You'll have a strong background in transactional corporate work and be confident managing deals either independently or as part of a team.



We're looking for someone who is not only technically capable but also enthusiastic about contributing to the growth of the team and wider practice. With exciting opportunities emerging from our Birmingham office, this role offers real scope for career progression within a dynamic and forward-thinking firm.

You're likely to bring:

Proven ability to run corporate transactions as the day-to-day fee earner, with appropriate senior support Strong experience in M&A work Familiarity with private equity structures and transactions (beneficial but not essential) A genuine interest in working across a broad range of corporate matters Willingness to take part in marketing and business development initiatives
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The activities

Transactional Support

Playing a central role in the delivery of M&A, private equity, and other corporate transactions, working under the guidance of a Partner and/or Principal Associate. You'll be responsible for drafting key transaction documents and managing deal progress, with a supportive senior and junior team. Coordinate with junior team members and collaborate with colleagues across other departments to ensure seamless delivery on complex transactions. Working closely with the Birmingham team, with the ability to work across our other 6 offices to gain broader experience.

Business Development

We actively encourage our senior associates to engage in business development. This is a valuable opportunity to continue to build your professional network, contribute to the growth of the practice, and help shape the future direction of the firm.

Delegation and Supervision

The role also offers the opportunity to develop supervision and leadership skills. You'll have the ability to delegate work to a number of junior lawyers based in our Birmingham office and play a key role in their professional development.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.


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The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

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Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

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The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.



We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision - achieving more for clients.



By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. Our mantra is "Achieve more. Together.", which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase! We're also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People.

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and finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.