ASSOCIATE/SENIOR ASSOCIATE – CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL

What you’ll do

• Advise clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including acquisitions and disposals, management buyouts, corporate restructures, shareholder arrangements, joint ventures and general company law matters.
• Work with owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and larger corporate clients across a variety of sectors.
• Draft, negotiate and review transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements and ancillary documentation.
• Take ownership of matters, managing transactions from instruction through to completion while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm’s commercial, employment, commercial property and private wealth teams to deliver joined-up advice.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen the firm’s reputation in the market.
• Work autonomously, supported by a culture that values excellence, openness and ambition.

About you

You are an ambitious corporate lawyer (ideally 3 – 5 years post-qualification experience), looking for:

• A step up from your current firm, with greater responsibility and client exposure
• A high-quality and supportive environment where you can continue to develop your technical expertise and commercial understanding.
• A role where your contribution is recognised and where you can build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues

You’ll bring with you:

• Experience advising on a broad range of corporate transactions and company law matters.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience managing matters and transactions with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical, solution-focused advice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for contributing to the continued success of the team and the wider firm.

Why join us?

• Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
• Meaningful work with ambitious businesses and individuals shaping their future.
• A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
• Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.

Additional information

At SA Law, we’re a firm built around people. We believe everyone does their best work when they feel supported, included, and able to be themselves. Creating a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed isn’t just the right thing to do. It leads to better conversations, stronger ideas, and better outcomes for our clients.

We value difference and treat each other with respect. Our culture is open and supportive, giving people the opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. When our people thrive, so does the work we do.

We are committed to making our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you’d like to request an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexibility, please contact our HR team in confidence at recruitment@salaw.com.