Principal Associate - #194690

We are hiring an experienced Corporate Solicitor into our Norwich office, to be part of our growing national Corporate practice. Click the link to learn more and apply!

The role

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Principal Associate to join our thriving Corporate team in Norwich.

Working alongside 4 Partners and a team of experienced corporate lawyers, you'll advise an impressive client base ranging from start-ups and university spinouts to established businesses, management teams and multinational organisations. You'll be involved in a broad mix of high-quality work including M&A, corporate finance, fundraising, private equity, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and strategic corporate advisory matters, many with an international element.

As part of a national team of around 100 corporate specialists, you'll enjoy excellent support, exciting opportunities and a clear path for progression.

The person

You will be a qualified solicitor with 10+ years' PQE and a strong track record in corporate transactional work gained within a national, international or respected regional practice.

You'll bring:

• Significant experience handling M&A transactions.
• Confidence leading complex corporate matters independently and as part of a wider team.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent client relationship skills.
• An interest in a broad range of corporate work and a collaborative approach to delivering results.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to business development activities.
• Experience of private equity transactions would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial team within a leading firm, where you'll enjoy high-quality work, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future success of the practice.

The activities

• Lead and manage a variety of corporate transactions, including M&A and private equity deals, acting as the day-to-day lead with Partner support.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents while driving matters forward efficiently and commercially.
• Work closely with colleagues across our national offices and specialist teams to deliver seamless client service.
• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers, helping to shape the next generation of talent.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while contributing to business development and networking initiatives that support the continued growth of the team.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The benefits

As you'd expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.

Pre employment screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

The firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We tell them what they need to know when they need to know it.

We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. And if clients need things we don't offer, we draw on our network to give recommendations. Our 1,450 plus people and over 850 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you'll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that's not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, but also one that truly values their people. We're also ranked in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and have been awarded Platinum Investors in People. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”, which we feel embodies our purpose and is more than just a catchphrase!

Our values are the principles that help us fulfil our purpose. Our people shaped them and live them every day.

• We're ambitious - We aim high, we embrace new ideas and we're passionate about our work
• We're open - We communicate openly and honestly to build trust, and we do what's right
• We care - We're committed to each other, our clients, our communities and the planet
• We collaborate - We're easy to work with, we offer help willingly and we get things done – together

And finally

Everyone at Mills & Reeve brings a unique perspective and ideas to the team and we do everything we can to help each person to thrive. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments, and will do our best to support with these.

• Vacancy Title: Principal Associate - Corporate
• Office: Norwich
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 31 July 2026

Contact the recruiter

Aimee Kaja