Corporate Solicitor
Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? Join a forward-thinking, multi-discipline law firm with offices in Essex and Suffolk as a Corporate Solicitor, offering top-quality legal services to both business and private clients.
This is your chance to be part of a firm that does things differently. With a culture that challenges the traditional law firm approach, focusing on delivering outstanding results for clients while attracting and developing brilliant people.
We’re currently on the lookout for a talented Corporate Solicitor to join a busy and growing Corporate and Commercial team. If you’re seeking a role that combines top-quality legal work, a supportive and flexible working environment, and clear opportunities for career progression, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What’s on offer:
* Work on high-calibre matters: Mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, MBOs, share schemes, and more.
* Be part of a dynamic team: Collaborate with highly rated solicitors and partners in a culture that encourages smart thinking and innovation.
* Enjoy a supportive environment: Ongoing training, mentoring, and flexible working options to suit your needs.
* Career progression: With consistent growth over the past 12 years, you’ll have a clear pathway to advance as the firm continues to expand.
About the role:
As a Corporate Solicitor, your responsibilities will include:
* Managing a varied caseload of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and governance.
* Advising on commercial contracts and terms of business.
* Supporting junior team members and enhancing team performance.
* Identifying opportunities to improve client experiences and team profitability.
* Assisting with business development and marketing initiatives.
About You:
We’re keen to speak to energetic, driven individuals with:
* Qualified England and Wales Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
* Experience in Corporate and/or Commercial.
* A problem-solving mindset.
* Integrity and professionalism.
* Sharp attention to detail.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Willingness to support team members and take a hands-on approach.
Reward & Recognition:
The firm values and rewards its team with:
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* Hybrid/flexible working to support work-life balance.
* Contributory pension and health insurance.
* Compassionate leave and death in service benefit.
* Professional development opportunities, including payment for memberships.
* Discounted legal services.
Recent Highlights:
In 2023/2024, the Corporate team advised on over 35 transactions with a combined deal value exceeding £100m, including:
* Sales of UK businesses to multinational groups.
* Management buyouts.
* Share and asset acquisitions.
* Sales to employee ownership trusts.
* Demergers and reorganisations.
If you’re passionate about solving problems, delivering excellent client outcomes, and working on high-profile matters in a supportive, innovative team, we’d love to hear from you.
Take the next step in your career. Apply today!