Corporate Commercial Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Yorkshire law firm is looking for a talented Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join their Huddersfield team. This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload while providing advice to SMEs and start-ups. The firm values professional growth and offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a strong benefits package, including generous annual leave and training support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Up to 31 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Generous pension scheme

Excellent bonus scheme

Discounted legal services

Structured in-house training programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 2-5 years PQE.
• Strong drafting skills and commercial awareness.
• Ability to provide clear legal advice and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate matters including share sales and asset sales.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Drafting skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Corporate and Commercial Solicitor

Job description

Corporate and Commercial Solicitor – Huddersfield

An established and expanding Yorkshire law firm is looking to recruit a talented Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join its growing team based in Huddersfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor keen to develop their career and manage a varied caseload within a supportive and progressive firm.

You will handle a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, advising a wide range of clients including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and start-ups across both local and national markets.

While the firm is ideally looking for a full-time Solicitor, part-time arrangements (minimum 30 hours per week over four or five days) will be considered for the right candidate. After an initial settling-in period, hybrid working is available.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Advising on share sales and asset sales
• Handling mergers and acquisitions
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and investment agreements
• Providing general commercial advice and drafting commercial contracts

You will also be involved in:

• Business development and client relationship management
• Contributing to the firm’s marketing and networking activities
• Enhancing both the firm's and your own professional reputation in the region

You will be a qualified Corporate and Commercial Solicitor with:

• Ideally 2–5 years PQE, although NQs with relevant experience gained during their training contract will be considered
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent drafting skills
• The ability to provide clear, practical legal advice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A team-oriented and proactive approach
• Excellent organisational, written and IT skills

What’s on Offer?

• Based in the Huddersfield office, with hybrid working available
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Up to 31 days annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Generous pension scheme
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Free life assurance
• Discounted legal services
• Structured in-house training programme and career development support

Please apply via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the role and next steps.

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