Job Description
Job Title: Corporate Solicitor
Salary: circa 65,000 - 95,000 DOE & PQE + bonus.
Hours: Full time
Location: Bournemouth hybrid after probation.
Job Reference: CWS453
Join a top tier law firm based in Southampton with a strong corporate team advising a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, private equity investors, and larger organisations. They are seeking a skilled Corporate Solicitor to join their team to work on varied corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A, private equity deals, reorganisations, and corporate governance matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Handle a broad range of corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, disposals, private equity investments, company reorganisations, and shareholder arrangements.
Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents including share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, articles of association, and commercial contracts.
Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
Prepare and review loan documentation and security agreements, including personal guarantees.
Conduct due diligence exercises and prepare reports to assist clients with transactional decisions.
Support company secretarial matters such as share allotments, transfers, and filings.
Manage multiple client matters with attention to detail and to agreed deadlines.
Collaborate effectively within the team and engage with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Qualified solicitor with 2+ years post-qualification (England & Wales) experience in corporate law
Experience in M&A, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of corporate documents.
Ability to provide pragmatic advice tailored to client business needs.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Proactive approach and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
IN RETURN:
Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
Endless professional and personal development
Modern Law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.
Up to 30 days holiday + bank.
Private health
Life assurance
Discounted retail, health and professional services
Many more
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