Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Chester is seeking a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor with 2-6 years of experience. The successful candidate will advise on non-contentious corporate matters and manage a varied caseload independently. This role offers a competitive salary between £55k - £70k, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in non-contentious commercial contract work is a must.
• Must be commercially minded and responsive.

Responsibilities

• Advise on non-contentious corporate and commercial matters.
• Manage a varied caseload independently.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Corporate restructuring

M&A

Financing arrangements

Client management

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Join us as a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor in Chester, handling diverse non‑contentious mandates at a leading regional firm. You'll hit the ground running with an exciting, varied caseload.

Client Details

Our client is a forward‑thinking, award‑recognised regional law firm with a national reputation for legal excellence. Known for its approachable, down‑to‑earth culture, the firm emphasises partner‑led training, career development, and strong client relationships built on transparency and commercial acumen.

Description

The Corporate & Commercial Solicitor will be responsible for:

• Advising on non‑contentious corporate and commercial matters, including share sales, restructures, and financing
• Managing a varied caseload independently from day one
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through responsiveness and commercial insight
• Collaborating within a supportive, partner‑led environment to deliver exemplary legal service
• Contributing to continued firm growth and client satisfaction

Profile

The ideal candidate should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 2-6 years of post‑qualification experience
• Skilled in corporate restructuring, M&A, financing arrangements, or related fields
• Experienced in non‑contentious commercial contract work
• Commercially minded, responsive, and adept at client management
• Driven by excellence, taking pride in providing technically strong, pragmatic advice

Job Offer

Competitive salary estimated from £55k - £70k depending on PQE, plus benefits and hybrid working.