Corporate & Commercial Solicitor, Sussex/Surrey

Origin Legal; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Corporate and Commercial Solicitor with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience to join their team. This role offers the chance to work on various high-profile cases, including mergers and acquisitions, while actively participating in business development. The firm provides an attractive benefits package and competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years post qualification experience within a corporate and commercial team.
• Experience in business sales and purchases, and company restructuring is essential.
• Willingness to be involved in business development and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Act for a broad range of companies and organizations in various industry sectors.
• Handle business sales, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Lead and drive the corporate team while participating in business development.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial law

Business development

Education

5 years post qualification experience

Job description

Overview

My client who are a leading practice with offices throughout Sussex, due to succession planning are now seeking a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join one of their offices near the Sussex/Surrey border.

It is envisaged that you will have at least 5 years post qualification experience gained within a busy corporate and commercial team, although we are also keen to speak to more senior Solicitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a regional highly regarded heavyweight practice and assist in further developing their already strong reputation in the corporate and commercial field.

Responsibilities

• The corporate and commercial team act for a broad range of companies, businesses, partnerships, and other organisations in various industry sectors alongside individual cases. Clients include pharmaceutical manufacturers, property firms, motor dealerships and software businesses.
• The caseload of work includes but not limited to business sales and purchases, company restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, management “buy ins” and “buy outs”, shareholders’ and directors’ agreements, joint ventures, partnership agreements, NDAs, supply contracts and business terms and conditions amongst other matters.
• Ideally you will be happy to be involved in business development and marketing and looking to lead & drive the team; in return you can expect a superb benefits package and above average salary.