Corporate M&A Solicitor (Permanent)

RLS Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Generous holiday entitlement

Fully remote role

Job summary

RLS Legal Recruitment is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join on a fully remote basis in the United Kingdom. The role requires a minimum of 2 years' PQE in corporate law and offers exposure to high-quality corporate and commercial work.

You will manage a varied portfolio including share acquisitions, disposals, M&A, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts and banking transactions. The firm emphasises development, collaboration, and professional progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' PQE in corporate law.
• Experience across M&A and general corporate matters.
• Commercially minded, proactive and able to manage matters autonomously.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied corporate caseload including share and asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Handle M&A and corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and general corporate contracts.
• Work on commercial contracts and LLP/partnership agreements.
• Engage in corporate funding and banking transactions.
• Develop and maintain strong client and introducer relationships.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Commercial contracts

Client relations

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Location: Fully Remote (UK)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm

Salary: Competitive

An established and highly regarded boutique commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor with a minimum of 2/3 years' PQE to join its growing team on a permanent, FULLY REMOTE basis.

The firm offers high-quality corporate and commercial work, a supportive and collaborative working environment, and excellent opportunities for professional development and progression.

The Role:

You will manage a varied corporate caseload, including:

• Share and asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Shareholder agreements and general corporate matters.
• Commercial contracts and partnership/LLP agreements.
• Corporate funding and banking transactions.
• Developing and maintaining strong client and introducer relationships.

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' PQE in corporate law.
• Solid transactional experience across M&A and general corporate matters.
• Commercially minded, proactive and confident managing matters autonomously.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ambitious, personable and keen to contribute to the continued growth of the department.

The Opportunity:

The firm offers a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, private medical cover, high-quality work and ongoing professional support. The role is fully remote, with quarterly team meetings in the South West.