Associate​/Senior Associate

About The Role

Exciting Career Opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor (3‑5 years PQE) – Midlands

Are you an ambitious Corporate Associate with 3‑5 years’ PQE looking to grow your career in a dynamic, nationally recognised team? We’re looking for a talented individual to join our award‑winning Corporate Team
, based across our Leamington Spa & Birmingham offices
, as we continue to expand and achieve exceptional success.

Our Corporate Team is highly regarded across the legal industry for the volume and quality of deals we complete, consistently ranking among the Top Legal Advisors in the Experian rankings and receiving multiple accolades from Chambers and Legal 500
. The team is also known for being vibrant, supportive, and committed to the development of our people, with many of our team members having been promoted in 2024/2025.

• Award‑Winning Corporate Team
  :
  Join a nationally recognised team, known for its high‑quality work and impressive deal volume.
• Career Development
  :
  Whether you’re an NQ or have a few years’ experience, we offer clear pathways for career progression, alongside structured mentoring and support from our team of 25 partners.
• Collaborative Culture
  :
  Work in a friendly, team‑oriented environment where you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with highly experienced professionals, gaining exposure to complex, high‑value transactions.
• Leamington Spa Office
  :
  You’ll be based in our Leamington Spa office
  , offering a great work‑life balance in an excellent location while being part of a nationally influential corporate practice.
• Supportive Environment
  :
  Our firm is known for supporting its people, providing ongoing development, training, and growth opportunities, and helping you reach your full potential.
• Flexible Working
  :
  We offer flexible working arrangements
  , ensuring you have the balance you need while growing your career.

• A Corporate Solicitor with 3‑5 years’ PQE.
• Experienced or eager to work on a broad range of corporate law matters, from mergers and acquisitions to general corporate governance and commercial contracts.
• A team player with excellent client management skills and the ability to build strong relationships.
• An individual with strong technical abilities
  , excellent drafting skills
  , and commercial acumen
  .
• Proactive,
  organised
  , with a keen eye for detail and a drive to take on new challenges.

• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance
• Sight tests / Glasses discounts
• Bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• International secondments for 0‑5 PQE
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces‑friendly organisation.

We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal.

Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.