# Senior Associate (Corporate)

**Company:** [Pogust Goodhead](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/8jSiYpRRgA7qDdYJZLNN2G.md)
**Location:** London, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** UK

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## Description

**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.

## Requirements

**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

## Benefits

**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.