Average Corporate Lawyer salary in the UK

Corporate Lawyer (NQ – 5+ PQE) | Legal 500 Firm | Thames ValleyLocation: Thames Valley (Newbury or Swindon)Salary: Starting from £50,000 + benefitsWorking Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid (after initial onboarding)An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Lawyer (NQ – 5+ PQE) to join a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked Corporate team within a growing and ambitious law firm in the Thames Valley.This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer looking to gain strong exposure to high-quality corporate work, working closely with experienced partners on a broad mix of M&A transactions, management buyouts, company sales, shareholder agreements, equity fundraisings, and corporate reorganisations.The team acts for a diverse client base ranging from start-ups and owner-managed businesses to listed companies, particularly across sectors including technology, IT and life sciences.The role You will play a key role within the Corporate team, advising clients on a wide range of corporate transactions and strategic matters. Responsibilities will include:Advising on M&A transactions, acquisitions and disposalsSupporting management buyouts, founder exits and shareholder arrangementsWorking on joint ventures, investments (early stage through to private equity) and group reorganisationsAssisting with corporate governance matters and partnership agreementsManaging your own caseload while supporting senior lawyers on larger transactionsBuilding strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiativesThis role offers genuine career progression, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise, increase responsibility and play a role in the continued growth of the firm’s Business Team.About youNQ – 5+ years’ PQE with experience in corporate lawExperience or exposure to M&A and corporate transactionsStrong analytical, drafting and negotiation skillsA proactive, detail-oriented approachExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsComfortable working in a fast-paced transactional environmentThe opportunity You will join a friendly, collaborative and ambitious team that places strong emphasis on mentoring, professional development and long-term career growth. The firm is known for its supportive culture and commitment to developing talented lawyers.BenefitsCompetitive salary (starting from £50,000)Flexible leave policyPension and life assuranceMedical health cash planDiscount portal with Virtual GP and wellbeing toolsHybrid working available once established in the roleOngoing training and mentoring from experienced partnersIf you're a Corporate Solicitor looking for stronger deal exposure within a Legal 500 team, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career within a growing and highly regarded practice.For a confidential discussion, get in touch to learn more.

LAWYERWe’re currently looking for a Senior Lawyer with at least 4 years’ PQE to join our client's growing team in the UK.LAWYER ROLE:Taking ownership of matters independently, particularly across commercial and corporate law workBringing specialist experience in areas such as technology and IP, privacy and data protection, including GDPR, and employment lawWorking confidently and directly with clients in a personable and professional mannerDemonstrating strong commercial awareness and experience in building and maintaining client relationshipsBeing tech-savvy and comfortable operating modern legal technology platformsLAWYER ESSENTIALS:Being a qualified lawyer with around four years’ post-qualification experience in general commercial and corporate law, ideally gained in a leading private practice or in-house environmentHaving experience obtained in England or Wales or in comparable common law jurisdictions, including Australia, New Zealand, or CanadaBeing personable with experience working directly with clientsBringing previous leadership experience as a desirable attributeHaving experience in training and supporting junior lawyers is a desirable skillLAWYER BENEFITS:Working with a wide range of clients from local cafés to tech start-ups, delivering varied and high-volume commercial and corporate law workGaining broad exposure across commercial and corporate legal matters to rapidly develop legal expertiseWorking autonomously while being part of an innovative and collaborative teamOperating within a fully distributed international team, with flexible working taken seriouslyChoosing how and where to work, including from home, the office, or while travellingReceiving allowances for home-working equipment and access to co-working spacesAccessing wellbeing benefits, including generous sick leave policies, co-working support, and company health insuranceIf you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information.At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) | Corporate & Commercial | Kent | Part-time or Full-time | Competitive salaryNot every great legal career has to stay fee-earning. If you're an experienced Corporate lawyer who thrives on the finer details and enjoys developing their corporate knowledge, this Professional Support Lawyer role could be the perfect fit.Working closely with senior lawyers and the wider department, you'll play a key role in supporting the team's technical excellence and overall effectiveness as their new PSL, all while your team goes from strength to strength as the M&A transactions they deal with get larger and more complex.As a Professional Support Lawyer or 'Knowledge Lawyer', you'll focus on developing and maintaining precedents, practice notes, and internal guidance while keeping the team up-to-date with legal and market developments. You'll be a go-to for technical queries, supporting lawyers with research and helping to shape consistent, high-quality legal output across the department. You'll also be involved in training and development, contributing to the growth of junior lawyers and supporting wider team initiatives, including client updates, seminars, and knowledge sharing.To excel in this Professional Support Lawyer role, you should ideally: Have at least 7 years of PQE as a Solicitor, Lawyer, or CILEx/Legal ExecutiveDemonstrate a track record of specialist legal expertise in Corporate and/or Banking & Finance work Demonstrate strong technical knowledge and attention to detail Be confident communicating legal concepts clearly and effectively Enjoy working both independently and as part of a collaborative team Have an interest in knowledge development, training, and improving legal processes Here's what you can expect as a Corporate PSL:Escape Billing Stress: Say goodbye to billing targets and time-recording pressuresMeaningful Impact: Continue making a genuine difference in people's lives through your expertise, without the stress of a client-facing caseloadWork-Life Balance: Enjoy a better work-life balance with the flexibility to carve your own schedule. This role could be part-time or full-time, depending on your preference.If this sounds like the kind of role you've been considering and you have the relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you regardless of your current job title.Contact or at Harvey John for more information about this Professional Support Lawyer job in Kent.Harvey John is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The salary bracket advertised is FTE, for guidance only. We are committed to continued improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion practices. Please get in touch with any questions concerning reasonable adjustments, accommodations, or diversity practices.