Associate / Senior Associate - Corporate

CompanyBirketts LLP

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/26/2026

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Occupation Type

Non-commissioned officers and other ranks

Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible

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Description

The firm

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.

The department

Combining the skills of solicitors, barristers, practical experts and a paralegal, our Team offer support through the entire process, providing expertise on coroner’s inquests, environmental regulation, food law, premises licensing, regulation and discipline, trading standards, transport regulatory, white-collar investigations and motoring offences. Top Tier ranked in both Legal 500 & Chambers 2026.

Accountabilities

You will be responsible for:

Supporting and developing your own clients within general regulatory defence, health and safety, anti-bribery and financial crime.
Supporting investigations due to action brought via a variety of regulators including Competition and Markets Authority, the Serious Fraud Office, HSE and the Environment Agency

Experience in inquests and public inquiries is beneficial.

Ensuring client needs are met with the highest standard of professionalism and efficiency

Maintaining and growing client relationships and contributing to the strategic direction and success of the firm

Participating in networking events, conferences and other business development activities to promote the firm’s services.

The candidate

A minimum of 6 years PQE in a professional legal environment
Contribute to thought leadership and sector-focused marketing initiatives
Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team development
Established client base or network (preferred but not essential)
Experience building credibility and trust through effective relationships
To be competent in using Microsoft Word, Excel, time recording software, case management, Outlook and digital dictation

Birketts has designed a 'Talent Management Framework' which provides a career structure that will help us develop, retain and reward talented people. As a Senior Associate, we typically expect candidates to have a minimum of 6 years PQE.

Any information provided in relation to PQE should be used for guidance only and will not be determinative in the recruitment decision. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Equal opportunities

At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits:

25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
Paid CSR Day
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Subsidised gym membership
Electric car scheme
Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
Dress for your Day Policy

https://www.birketts.co.uk/recognition-reward-benefits/