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Corporate Solicitor

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  • + excellent enhanced benefits
  • Newbury, Berkshire
  • Permanent
  • Legal, Private Practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Lawyer with 3-5+ years' PQE to join a growing and ambitious Business team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a broad range of business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate clients on high-quality transactional work across a variety of sectors. You'll join a collaborative team where you'll take ownership of your own matters, work closely with experienced senior lawyers and play an active role in the continued growth of the practice.

Why apply?

  • Join a growing Corporate team with an excellent reputation.
  • Work on a varied mix of high-quality corporate transactions.
  • Advise clients across sectors including technology, life sciences and other growth industries.
  • Build strong client relationships and develop your own practice.
  • Enjoy genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.
  • Benefit from ongoing mentoring, training and professional development.

What will you be doing?

You will advise on a broad range of corporate matters, including:

  • Mergers and acquisitions.
  • Business sales and acquisitions.
  • Management buyouts.
  • Founder exits.
  • Shareholders' agreements.
  • Joint ventures.
  • Private equity and investment transactions.
  • Group reorganisations.
  • Corporate governance matters.
  • Partnership agreements.

You'll also manage your own caseload, support senior lawyers on complex transactions, contribute to business development initiatives and help mentor junior members of the team.

What could make you stand out?

  • Qualified Solicitor with 3-5+ years' PQE in Corporate Law.
  • Experience gained in private practice with exposure to corporate transactions.
  • Experience in M&A and private equity work would be advantageous.
  • Strong drafting, negotiation and technical skills.
  • Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities.
  • Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development.
  • Able to work collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Hybrid working following an initial office-based onboarding period.
  • High-quality work with a diverse client base.
  • Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development.
  • A supportive, collaborative culture with genuine long-term career progression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career while working on high-quality transactions within a growing and supportive team.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Faith Kelly or click apply.

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Faith Kelly Associate Director

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