Ambitious Corporate Solicitor — M&A & Growth

BCL Legal; North East; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is seeking a Corporate Solicitor in Newcastle with 1+ PQE to join its growing corporate team. You will work on a varied caseload alongside experienced lawyers.

The role focuses on transactional matters such as share acquisitions, disposals, M&A and restructures while building direct client relationships and contributing to business development.

This is a supportive, commercially minded team offering exposure to high‑quality work in the North East and beyond.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with experience in corporate transactions.
• Experience with business and share acquisitions and disposals.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively.
• Proactive in developing client relationships and networks.
• Willingness to contribute to business development and profile-raising.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a broad range of corporate transactional matters from instruction through to completion.
• Maintain direct contact with clients and develop trusted relationships.
• Take ownership of matters and develop technical and commercial expertise.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver a joined-up service to clients.
• Engage in business development and networking within the Corporate team and the firm.

Skills

Corporate transactions

Client relationships

Business development

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

M&A process

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

BCL Legal is seeking a Corporate Solicitor in Newcastle with 1+ PQE to join its growing corporate team. You will work on a varied caseload alongside experienced lawyers.

The role focuses on transactional matters such as share acquisitions, disposals, M&A and restructures while building direct client relationships and contributing to business development.

This is a supportive, commercially minded team offering exposure to high‑quality work in the North East and beyond.