Associate/Senior Associate - Corporate

Chilworth Partnership Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious corporate law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join their team in Bournemouth or Southampton. This role involves high-value corporate transactions, including advising on mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of post-qualification experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to business development. Attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working options offered. This is an exciting opportunity for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working options

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ post-qualification experience in a corporate law environment.
• Ability to attract work and build long-term client relationships.
• Independently manage matters while collaborating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers, acquisitions, reorganisations, and joint ventures.
• Run matters independently and assist on complex transactions.
• Contribute to business development activities and growth.

Skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Strong technical ability

Proactive approach to business development

Education

Solid academic background in law

Job description

As part of continued expansion, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join its well-established Corporate team, with the role based in either Southampton or Bournemouth.

This position offers the chance to be involved in high‑value, complex corporate work from the outset, advising a broad spectrum of clients ranging from owner‑managed businesses to regional organisations and nationally recognised brands.

The Opportunity

This role is well suited to a solicitor with around 4–6 years’ post‑qualification experience who is keen to take the next step within a respected corporate practice. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide variety of transactional and advisory work, including:

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, reorganisations, joint ventures and shareholder arrangements
• Running matters independently, while also assisting senior colleagues on larger and more complex transactions
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring consistently high levels of service
• Contributing to business development activities and the ongoing growth of the corporate practice

Candidate Profile

• 4–6 years’ PQE gained within a corporate law environment
• Strong technical ability supported by a solid academic background
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive approach to business development, with the ability to attract work and build long‑term client relationships
• Existing contacts or a referral network would be advantageous, though not essential
• The ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team setting

What’s on Offer

• An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Transparent opportunities for progression and long‑term career development
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• A supportive, inclusive and professional working culture
• Ongoing training and development to support continued growth

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