Senior Associate (Corporate)

Role Overview

We are a specialist group litigation firm seeking a Senior Associate (Corporate) to support the General Counsel on a broad range of corporate, strategic, and transactional matters.

This is a key role within the central legal function, suited to a commercially minded corporate lawyer with 6–7 years’ PQE who is looking to apply their experience in a dynamic, high-growth, claimant-focused environment. You will be a key support to the General Counsel with corporate structuring, governance, transactions, litigation funding arrangements, and partnerships with third parties.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Transactions

• Supporting on corporate structuring across the group, including UK and international entities

Governance

• Supporting the General Counsel in delivering a robust company secretarial function across the group
• Preparing board and committee papers, agendas, and minutes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and follow-up of actions
• Maintaining statutory books, registers, and corporate records across group entities
• Supporting group incorporations, dissolutions, and changes to corporate structure
• Assisting with shareholder communications, resolutions, and governance frameworks

Commercial Contracts & Partnerships

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts relating to the firm’s business operations.
• Provide legal advice on supplier agreements, technology contracts, outsourcing arrangements and other commercial arrangements.
• Advise on regulatory considerations relevant to commercial arrangements (e.g., data protection, procurement, IP, competition considerations).
• Identify legal and commercial risks in proposed agreements and recommend practical solutions.
• Work closely with the Risk Director where contractual issues intersect with regulatory or operational risk.
• Develop and maintain template agreements and internal guidance to support consistent contracting practices across the firm.
• Maintain accurate contract records and support contract lifecycle management. 

Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with other internal teams, including  Finance, IT, HR and Operations.
• Manage the register of external counsel ensuring cost-effective delivery
• Improve internal corporate legal processes, templates, and knowledge management systems
• Promote a culture of effective risk management and regulatory compliance across the firm.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 6–7 years’ PQE in corporate law
• Strong experience in general corporate advisory work
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and transactional documents
• Solid understanding of corporate governance and company secretarial requirements
• Experience supporting boards and senior stakeholders on governance matters is highly desirable
• Exposure to litigation funding, financial structuring, or insurance-backed arrangements is advantageous
• Familiarity with the Solicitors Regulation Authority framework is beneficial
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Commercially driven with a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset
• Able to operate autonomously while working closely with senior leadership
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly in governance processes
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment

Why Join Us

At Pogust Goodhead, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment where individuals can thrive.

We offer

• 25 days’ annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Gym discounts and e-bike scheme (via salary sacrifice)
• Season ticket loans

Our Commitment

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of background.

Pre-Employment Screening

Any offer of employment will be subject to appropriate pre-engagement screening, which may include verification of qualifications, right to work, references, and other relevant checks in line with regulatory requirements.