Corporate Commercial Solicitor / Junior Partner

RG Search Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor or Junior Partner to join their thriving team in Northampton. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients, advising on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, succession planning, and shareholder agreements. With a strong focus on collaboration and work-life balance, this dynamic firm provides a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you are looking for a challenging role that values both legal expertise and commercial insight, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Support for Work-Life Balance

Collaborative Team Culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ PQE in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience advising on complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate matters including mergers, acquisitions, and commercial contracts.
• Support junior team members and contribute to business development.

Skills

Corporate Law

Commercial Law

Business Development

Advising on Mergers and Acquisitions

Shareholder Agreements

Education

Qualified Solicitor (SRA or FILEX)

Job description

Are you an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor/Junior Partner looking to take your next career step? Whether you’re an established Associate or a Junior Partner, this is a standout opportunity to join a thriving and forward-thinking law firm with one of the region’s leading commercial teams.

We have been asked to recruit for Legal 500 firm highly respected law firm based in Northampton. With a Legal 500-recognised Corporate Commercial department, Lexcel Accreditation, and a strong local and national reputation, the firm continues to go from strength to strength.

The Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of local, regional, and national clients. You’ll be advising on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, including:

• Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals
• Succession planning
• Employee share schemes (including EMIs, EBTs, and EOTs)
• Restructures and demergers
• Finance and governance documents
• Shareholder agreements and partnership structures
• Commercial contracts and franchising arrangements

The firm has a strong team culture, a collaborative approach, and values work-life balance alongside high-quality legal work. There is a healthy pipeline of work and a clear opportunity to grow within the role, contribute to strategic development, and build long-term client relationships.

What We’re Looking For:

We're seeking someone who brings both legal expertise and commercial insight. You’ll be confident in advising on complex matters, able to work independently while also supporting more junior team members, and enthusiastic about business development.

Ideally, you'll have around 8+ years’ PQE and a solid background in corporate and commercial work. However, experience counts more than titles – we welcome interest from those with more or fewer years of PQE, and from both SRA and FILEX qualified professionals.

Why This Role?

• Join the largest commercial law team in Northamptonshire
• Work in a dynamic, award-winning firm with a strong reputation
• Enjoy genuine flexibility and support for work-life balance
• Engage with interesting, high-value work across a variety of sectors
• Be part of a team that celebrates collaboration and individual contribution

If you’re looking for a position that combines professional challenge with a down-to-earth and supportive working culture, we’d love to hear from you.