Our Corporate department provides practical and expert advice on all aspects of buying, selling, structuring and investing in businesses. We regularly liaise with specialists in our other commercial teams to provide a comprehensive service. 

We work with a range of business, with particular focus on providing advice to financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, family owned and owner managed businesses, private investors, mid-level corporates and start-ups.

Our key areas of expertise include acquisitions and disposals, restructurings and reorganisations, private equity and venture capital, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, fundraising and investment and LLPs and partnerships. 

This Senior Associate position will involve working directly with the head of department and other members of the team and will have daily exposure to a vast range of clients. We are a dynamic firm, and our Senior Associates are actively encouraged to develop their own networks while taking an active role in business development. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, yet growing team, and help to shape the development of the department. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Taking initial instructions and providing initial strategic and structuring advice
• Responsibility for running your own deals including:
• Drafting and negotiating heads of terms, asset/share purchase agreements and disclosure letters
• Managing disclosure process including drafting/ responding to due diligence requests and preparing due diligence reports
• Drafting ancillaries and managing deals to exchange and completion
• Dealing with post completion matters
• Maintaining your expertise by staying up to date with new legal developments and changes in legislation, meeting CPD and compliance requirements
• Working collaboratively with others and contribute to a positive, professional and inclusive working environment, aligned to JMW’s values
• Involvement with business development activities
• Ability to build and establish strong working relationships with colleagues and the firm’s client base

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

This role would suit an ambitious Senior Associate from a leading Corporate practice, ideally with at least 6 years’ PQE, however candidates outside of this will also be considered.

• Proven experience of taking the lead on deals from start to finish with minimal technical or strategic input
• Experience of transactional mergers and acquisitions, acting for buyers and sellers on share sales/purchases and asset sales/purchases
• Ability to manage deals and act as the main point of contact for clients
• A demonstrable track record of being involved with business development
• Strong team working ethic and ability to support and/or supervise junior colleagues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to arrive at the best legal solutions
• Excellent ability to communicate, with strong drafting skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and be proactive
• Ability to meet financial performance targets
• Excellent IT skills particularly with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ambitious mindset and driven to progress.

Working for JMW:

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.