Associate​/Senior Associate

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.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• 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

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.