Lead M&A Legal Advisor

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

About the Firm

Shoosmiths is a distinguished law firm recognized for delivering exceptional service and insightful legal counsel. With a presence across the UK and Brussels, we partner with some of the most innovative and ambitious businesses, helping them make a significant impact in their respective industries. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment allows our team members to thrive as their authentic selves, working collaboratively in supportive teams dedicated to excellence and innovation. As the first top 50 law firm to achieve the 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our core values and culture are integral to our identity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that complements our competitive salary structure. Alongside attractive remuneration, a positive working atmosphere, and high-caliber work, we believe in rewarding our staff for their dedication to the firm's ongoing success through a flexible range of benefits.

For more details about our benefits, please visit our Benefits Package page.

The Team

Our nationally recognized corporate team consistently ranks among the UK's top law firms for deal volume, as noted in Experian MarketIQ's M&A Review. Led by partners esteemed for their expertise and client recommendations, we provide strategic advice to companies, management teams, investors, and debt providers throughout the business lifecycle—from initial funding and M&A to management transactions, venture capital, restructuring, and private equity funding.

Our Nottingham team, led by a highly regarded expert, serves a diverse clientele, including local, national, and international businesses. We specialize in corporate finance, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, divestments, and private equity transactions, catering to a wide range of clients from emerging startups to large multinational corporations.

The Role

We are seeking to enhance our team with a Principal Associate or Legal Director who possesses substantial experience in managing M&A transactions and various corporate dealings. You will be expected to lead certain transactions while collaborating with a Partner on larger or more intricate deals. Mentoring and developing junior associates will be a crucial aspect of your responsibilities.

We are committed to delivering an exceptional client experience, and you will have the opportunity to engage in, and at times take ownership of, various client and business development activities from the outset. This position offers an excellent platform for assuming responsibility and being part of a dynamic and growing team focused on continued expansion.


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