Corporate Associate Solicitor - Hybrid Role

Chadwick Nott; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top legal firm in the South East seeks a Corporate Associate Solicitor for a hybrid role, offering a competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000+. You will handle shareholder agreements, oversee M&A transactions, and provide legal support for corporate dispositions. Ideal candidates will have 3+ PQE in corporate law, exemplary communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Join a respected firm with a commitment to career progression and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Strong transactional grounding.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and key documentation.
• Manage M&A transactions.
• Provide corporate disposals and structuring support.

Skills

Proven corporate experience

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding organisational skills

Job description

Job title: Corporate Associate Solicitor - Hybrid Role

Location: Hampshire and Hybrid Working

Salary: £70,000-£80,000+

PQE Level: 3+ PQE

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full-time

We are working with and supporting the strategic growth of one of the South Coast's most respected Corporate teams, who are now looking to add a talented and commercially savvy solicitor to their award-winning practice.

This is a standout opportunity for a solicitor with strong corporate experience to join a highly skilled, dynamic group that regularly advises serial acquirers and Private Equity backed clients. The team has earned awards recognition and you'll be working alongside some of the most respected professionals in the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Shareholder agreements, share options, and family investment structures
• M&A transactions – particularly in the buy-and-build space
• Corporate disposals, structuring, and commercial support
• Drafting and negotiating key documentation
• Partnering on business development initiatives
• Taking ownership of matters or collaborating across the team depending on complexity

What our client’s Looking For

• Proven corporate experience with a strong transactional grounding
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organisational skills with a proactive mindset

Why Consider This Role?

• High-quality deal flow in a market‑leading team with the opportunity of working flexibly in the South East
• Genuine progression with no glass ceiling – your development is a priority
• Supportive team culture with first‑rate mentoring and leadership

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

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07921 895 776

0117 917 1864

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At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.