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Solicitor - Corporate At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity We are looking for corporate lawyers interested in joining a Tier 1-accredited corporate law team in the UK, based in Belfast. This is a fast-growth business with a varied and dynamic range of work, a strong international dimension and acting for some of the largest household-name groups in the world. To qualify for the role, the requirements are: English law-qualified corporate solicitor with between circa 2-8 years PQE experience, some of which should have been gained in the UK in a private practice law business Strong technical, research and drafting skills, with a good eye for detail A genuine interest in problem-solving for clients and working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside both lawyers and non-lawyers on a day-to-day basis Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively Skills And Attributes For Success Good working knowledge of company law in the UK, particularly relating to share capital, distributions, governance, fiduciary duties, intra-group transactions and legal entity rationalisations Knowledge of or interest in deal-related structuring such as company law issues concerning carve-outs or post-deal integration Good experience in co-ordinating advice and legal documentation provided by advisers in multiple jurisdictions Experience in conducting and coordinating due diligence projects, including internationally. Effective time management and ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines An innovative mindset (supporting the use of technology to improve service delivery) Able to build productive peer group business relationships Enthusiastic team player - someone who enjoys working with others Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically Good commercial awareness of the wider context in which legal advice is given Ideally, you'll also have Project management skills, planning and prioritising work, meeting deadlines and monitoring own and team budget and time Ability to get up to speed quickly on technical and often challenging areas of law and be keen to continue developing legal skills and engage in new areas of work A proven ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders An inclusive and collaborative working style What We Look For This role is suitable for candidates who have worked in established law firms or in-house legal departments and who are looking to progress their career by being part of a fast-growing, Tier 1 ranked specialist team in a global organisation. We are looking for talented and motivated people, who want to continue to develop themselves and others when they join the firm. Ours is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative culture and this opportunity offers a chance to help play an important role in the next phase of our ambitious growth story. What Working At EY Offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Please note: Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity & inclusiveness here.

Partner - Corporate Law Location: Ipswich Salary: £120,000-£160,000+ Equity, Strategic Growth & Leadership Drive Growth and Lead Complex Transactions in a Thriving Corporate Practice Are you an experienced corporate solicitor ready to take on a strategic, high-impact leadership role? Our client, a highly regarded law firm in Ipswich, offers the opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic corporate team, lead major transactions, and develop client relationships with genuine equity and growth prospects. The Opportunity As Partner, you'll be a core member of the corporate team, responsible for: Leading and managing complex M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting, negotiation, and completion Advising clients on legal risks, deal structures, and strategic implications Building and maintaining new and existing client and referrer relationships Acting as a trusted advisor, delivering commercially focused solutions Drafting and negotiating complex legal documents (Heads of Terms, SPAs, shareholder and investment agreements) Supervising, mentoring, and developing junior team members Supporting internal training and technical guidance Driving business development, marketing, and thought leadership initiatives Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks About You Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 10+ years' PQE in corporate/M&A law Demonstrable experience in a partner or senior leadership role Proven record of leading high-value, complex corporate transactions Strong technical drafting, negotiation, and commercial acumen Track record of client relationship management and business development Experience mentoring and developing junior lawyers Solutions-focused, analytical, and proactive Willingness to integrate into the Suffolk/East Anglia market (prior experience not essential) Benefits & Rewards Competitive salary: £120,000-£160,000+ (DOE) Equity and partner benefits (discussed at interview) 30 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Long service holiday award Private Healthcare after probation Pension Scheme (5% employer/employee) Staff profit share & individual performance bonus Salary sacrifice options (pension, profit share) Life assurance (4x salary) & permanent health insurance Enhanced parental leave Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme Agile/hybrid working & 'Dress for your Day' policy Location & Working Arrangements Based in Ipswich, with agile/hybrid working available Modern office environment and collaborative partnership culture Ready to Shape the Future? If you're ready to step up as a Partner in a thriving corporate team and drive strategic growth, we'd love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion or further information, contact: David Hawthorne-Finch Managing Director, Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence. Our client is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

THE FIRM A leading Private Client firm THE ROLE Associate (2+ PQE) / Senior Associate UK Private Client Lawyer to join on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. Forming an integral part of the Private Client team, recognised as one of the leading teams globally, this role will advise a range of UK clients on their succession and tax planning, covering a period of family-friendly leave for 12 months on a fixed term contact basis. THE CANDIDATE An England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent, such as CILEX) with 2+ years' PQE Must have an in-depth knowledge of domestic and international succession and tax planning

Corporate Solicitor Location: Cambridge Salary: £48,000-£60,000 + Excellent Career Progression Shape the Future of Corporate Law with a Leading Team Are you a qualified solicitor eager to advance your corporate law career in a dynamic, collaborative environment? Our client, a respected and expanding law firm, is seeking two Corporate Solicitors (1-3 years' PQE) to join their Cambridge office. This is your chance to work on high-value, complex transactions with a supportive team, clear career progression, and a strong focus on professional development. The Role: Key Responsibilities Advise on complex corporate transactions including investments, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and restructurings Support partners and senior fee earners across the firmwide Corporate Team Manage disclosure and due diligence exercises, deal datarooms, and transaction documentation Draft, review, and execute legal documents (SPA, APA, Investment Agreements, ancillary documents) Prepare transaction bibles and coordinate completion logistics Undertake research projects using knowhow resources Engage directly with clients, demonstrating strong interpersonal and commercial awareness What We're Looking For Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1-3 years' PQE in corporate mergers and acquisitions Proven experience supporting senior lawyers on a range of corporate matters Technical proficiency in transaction management, disclosure, due diligence, and document drafting Up-to-date knowledge of corporate law and recent developments Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication and client relationship skills Experience in private equity, venture capital, capital markets, or reorganisations is advantageous but not essential Benefits & Working Environment Competitive salary: £48,000-£60,000 (depending on experience) 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with additional long-service awards Private Healthcare following probation Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee) Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Life Assurance (4x salary) & Permanent Health Insurance Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme Agile/Hybrid Working Policy Dress for your Day Policy Supportive, inclusive culture committed to development and wellbeing Career Progression Clear, structured career development within a growing and ambitious Corporate Team Opportunities to specialise in sectors aligned with your interests and expertise How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your corporate law career? Please send your CV to David Hawthorne-Finch () quoting reference 'Corporate Solicitor - Cambridge'. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

Excellent opportunity in Cardiff to join a national Law Firm with offices across the country. Our client is seeking to recruit a Professional Support Lawyer with at least 5 years PQE. The Corporate PSL will be required to write and maintain a library of Corporate precedents and publish briefings for clients. In addition you will monitor and disseminate legal developments, updating precedents, briefing Teams and planning technical training for fee earners as required. This role is suitable for a Corporate Lawyer wishing to move into a support role, or an experienced Corporate PSL. The successful candidate will show genuine interest and enthusiasm, coupled with knowledge and understanding within the corporate field, gained through in-house experience or through working in private practice. The role includes supporting the firm's Lawyers across multiple office locations. Contact Rob at TSR LEGAL for a confidential discussion or email in total confidence.

OUR CLIENT Leading US law firm THE ROLE We have a vacancy for a Restructuring Associate Solicitor NQ - 3 PQE to join the City office of a leading US law firm The post holder will be expected to handle a varied and high profile workload advising private investment management firms, corporates, and facility borrowers on cross border and U.K. restructurings and insolvencies The role will include; Assisting in the management and execution of restructuring and insolvency projects Conducting financial analysis and modelling to support restructuring initiatives Preparation of detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders. THE CANDIDATE You will be a NQ (or due to qualify in March 2026) - 3 PQE solicitor with experience in restructuring/insolvency with knowledge of cross border and U.K. restructuring processes You will have first rate academic record and professional experience, excellent analytical and financial modelling skills, capable of managing multiple projects This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop an international career in insolvency and restructuring with a leading US Law firm

A well-established law firm in Chichester is seeking a Private Client Lawyer to join their growing department. This role focuses on Trusts, Probate, and Wills, ideal for a legal professional dedicated to exceptional client care. The successful candidate will have expertise in Estate Administration and later-life planning, showcasing sensitivity and professionalism. A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with a flexible hybrid working environment.

Locum Private Client Lawyer - Job Ref: A well-regarded firm in Worcestershire is seeking an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join their Wills & Probate team on a locum basis. Role Details Start date: ASAP (ongoing until a permanent hire is secured) Location: Worcestershire Working pattern: Full time and part time hours considered Experience: Minimum 3-4 years' solid experience in Private Client work Caseload: Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration, and related matters Rate/Salary: Competitive DOE How to Apply Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

A prestigious North East law firm is seeking a Private Client Lawyer with over 8 years of post-qualification experience. You will lead a recognized Private Client department, managing a varied caseload including wills, probate, and estate administration. The role involves close collaboration with the Managing Partner to drive departmental performance and promote high standards of client care. This position offers up to £60,000 salary and substantial career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.

About The Role Due to continued expansion of our Agriculture & Estates team, we are looking to add to our growing team based in Cambridge or Norwich. We are keen to hear from lawyers with at least 3 years PQE experience looking to join an industry leading national team of rural experts. You will work on all aspects of rural based property work, across our key sectors from high value farm sales and purchases, landed estates and portfolio management, the property elements of business structures and estate planning (including tenancy work), to secured lending, strategic land, natural capital and renewable energy. You will sit within a wider national team offering a full service to farming businesses and rural enterprises. Experience in natural capital, conservation and landscape recovery work would be welcomed. To give you just a flavour, we act for some of the largest landowners in the country, 4 of our clients being within the top 50 landowners in the UK. We are leading the way putting in place agreements to unlock Biodiversity Net Gain, Nutrient Neutrality and Natural Capital. In addition, we have helped landowners unlock more than £100m of value through strategic development and renewable energy projects. We also work closely with some of the largest specialist agricultural lenders. Here in Cambridge, you will be part of the market leading Agriculture and Estates team of HCR which has consistently been top ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. The East Anglia team also work from our newly established Norwich office. Beyond this team, we have 54 fee earners across the firm working closely with the agricultural industry making us one of the largest agricultural teams in the country. We are committed to the agricultural industry: from supporting the NFU as a Legal panel firm since 2009; to having close links to the CLA, with team members sitting on County committees, supporting events and delivering seminars. The team are also active members of the Agricultural Law Association, with the Director of Education, Committee members, and several Fellows of the Agricultural Law Association. We actively support and encourage engaging with industry groups. About You We are looking for lawyers with a passion for the agricultural industry to play key roles in our East Anglia team. You will be supported to develop your career by the partners, whilst also supervising and developing junior members of staff. We encourage lawyers of all levels to get out into the field and to be part of our client relationship and networking initiatives. The ideal candidates will have worked in rural property previously and will have a working understanding of the demands and nuances of working in the industry. However, applications from candidates with mixed property experience are welcomed. 3+ years PQE Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and successfully manage client relationships Excellent technical ability and drafting skills Can demonstrate teamwork and relationship building skills Strong commercial acumen Proactive, ambitious and organised with a keen eye for detail About Us Benefits of working with us: Income Protection Private Medical Insurance Sight tests / Glasses discounts Bonus scheme Electric vehicle scheme International secondments for 0-5 PQE Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays) Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal Cycle to Work scheme Life Assurance 1/3 gym membership contribution Flu vaccinations Is HCR the smart move for you? HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed. Why HCR people love their jobs Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we'll back your good ideas. Our "Passion for People" lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples' energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive. What career progression will HCR offer you? HCR's growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams. What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for? As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We're flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society's Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards. With ten offices in England and Wales our well-established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they're located. We've expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace. With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it. HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation. We also want you to achieve your absolute best during the recruitment process. Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.