Corporate M&A Associate Lawyer

About the Role:

• Engage in high-quality corporate M&A and private equity transactions.
• Achieve personal goals aligned with firm objectives and contribute to junior colleagues’ development.
• Understand client needs, lead CRM efforts, and actively network for business growth.

The Team:

• Market-leading corporate lawyers shaping the commercial landscape.
• One of the largest Corporate M&A teams outside London.
• Involved in complex public/private mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and equity capital markets transactions.

Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in corporate M&A and PE transactions.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective management of a complex workload.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Experience leading others to develop their skills.
• SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.

The Firm:

• Professional yet progressive working environment.
• Emphasis on work-life balance.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Requirements:

Financial Delivery:

1. • 1. Achieve or exceed personal benchmarks for Chargeable Hours and Investment Time.
   • 2. Contribute to departmental budgets, deliver objectives, and manage personal billing.
   • 3. Implement best practices in matter management to optimize revenue and profit.
2. Effective Matter Management:
   • 1. Optimise revenue through best practice matter management from inception to closure.
   • 2. Manage work of others with matter executive responsibility, ensuring adherence to standards.
   • 3. Plan, price, and deliver work within agreed deadlines, complying with risk procedures.
3. Business Development:
   • 1. Contribute to developing new client relationships and achieving profitable revenue growth.
   • 2. Understand departmental BD strategy, participate in events, and build a personal business plan.
   • 3. Network with clients, professionals, and contribute to the firm’s brand through social media.
4. Client Relationships:
   • 1. Protect and enhance existing client relationships, understand client businesses, and deliver high-quality services.
   • 2. Actively participate in department initiatives, address client queries, and cross-refer work.
5. Developing Others:
   • 1. Improve technical and commercial skills of junior lawyers, provide constructive feedback.
   • 2. Contribute to team development, share knowledge, and actively engage in training activities.
6. Personal Development:
   • 1. Manage personal and career development, deepen technical skills, and stay updated with legal developments.
   • 2. Build a professional profile, participate in relevant professional bodies, and attain necessary qualifications.
7. Building The Culture:​
   • 1. Act as a ‘best practice’ role model, uphold firm values, and contribute to a positive working culture.
   • 2. Support the firm’s commitment to market leadership, responsible business practices, and diversity & inclusion.

Benefits:

• Salaries are highly competitive and are among the highest in the legal sector outside London.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. Extra days awarded after three, six, and then years of service.
• Company pension scheme
• Fantastic Family Friendly Benefits- Maternity, Paternity, Shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Private health insurance
• Income protection Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Flexible Working
• Continual training and development- personal and professional
• Outstanding offices
• Social opportunities
• Travel perks

McKie Recruit is dedicated to finding the right candidate, and applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are encouraged. As a Disability Confident employer, the company ensures a fully accessible recruitment process.