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Corporate Associate (5 PQE, 4-day week, 100% salary, remote)


Company : IMD Corporate


Location : Newcastle upon Tyne, England


Created : 2026-03-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We're hiring: Corporate Associate (5+ PQE) – 4-day week, 100% salary, fully remote (with optional office access)Looking for your next step in corporate law where you can work on complex, high-value, international matters, take real ownership of files, and help build something long-term?We're IMD Solicitors LLP — a modern, multi-award-winning law firm, proud to be named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work and recognised by Legal 500.About the roleYou'll be joining our Corporate & Commercial team (IMD Corporate), working on a broad range of corporate matters for UK and international clients, including founders, investors, scale-ups, and established businesses.This is a senior, hands-on role. You will be trusted to run matters independently, think commercially, and deliver work to a high standard with minimal supervision. Commercial contracts experience is an advantage, but strong corporate capability is essential.The work is varied, often complex, and frequently cross-border. You won't be siloed. You'll be expected to think, adapt, and step into new challenges with confidence.This is a genuine opportunity to:work on sophisticated corporate transactions and advisory matterstake real responsibility and ownership of client relationshipscontribute to business development and profile-buildingprogress, in time, towards partnership for the right personThis role is for you if:You are 5+ PQE (Associate / Senior Associate level) in Corporate lawYou have experience across a wide range of corporate mattersYou are comfortable working independently and making sound judgement callsYou are not afraid of new or unfamiliar work and can research, learn, and deliver to a high standardYou have been actively involved in business development and building your professional reputationYou have some level of client following or demonstrable BD success, with ambition to grow this furtherYou value culture, humility, and team-first behaviour as much as technical excellenceThis is not a role for someone who needs constant hand-holding. It is a role for someone who takes responsibility, enjoys trust, and wants to build something meaningful.How we hire (and why this matters)At IMD:Humility is non-negotiableEmotional intelligence is requiredEgo has no place here, regardless of seniority or followingWe hire builders, not takersValues and attitude come before titlesTechnical excellence matters.How you (and everyone in our team) behave matters more.What's in it for you:4-day week – 100% salary, 80% timeFully remote, with optional office access in Manchester, London, or BirminghamSupportive, no-politics culture built on respect, honesty, care, and excellenceHigh autonomy with genuine trustClear long-term progression, including a realistic path to partnershipSmall firm, serious work – big on innovation and efficiencyHealth & wellbeing package – Paycare health plan, life insurance, and regular team eventsSound like you?Send your CV and a short introduction.We're looking for the right person, not just a CV.