Corporate Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Two uncapped bonus schemes

Hybrid working and flexibility

8% matched pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Electric vehicle schemes

Zusammenfassung

Oculus Legal Group seeks a senior Corporate Solicitor to lead on a spectrum of high-value transactions, with a focus on collaboration and quality of work rather than individual billing goals.

You will join a large national corporate team, supervising juniors, managing client relationships, and shaping the strategy for complex deals while progressing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years' PQE in corporate law
• Experience advising on a broad range of corporate transactions
• Ability to lead matters and manage relationships independently
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, or interest in developing these skills
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

Aufgaben

• Lead a broad range of complex corporate transactions and oversee deal delivery.
• Manage client relationships and collaborate with Partners on deal strategy.
• Supervise junior lawyers and contribute to their development.
• Drive collaborative culture and contribute to the team’s growth and reputation.
• Take ownership of transactions and progressively assume leadership responsibilities

Kenntnisse

Corporate transactions

Client relationships

Mentoring juniors

Commercial awareness

Jobbeschreibung

Looking for a senior Corporate role where you can take the lead on transactions, develop your management experience and progress your career without the pressure of individual billing targets?

I'm currently working with a leading national law firm looking to recruit an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join its established and highly regarded Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate or experienced Corporate Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career, with greater responsibility, high-quality work and a clear pathway for progression.

The Opportunity

You'll join a large, collaborative national Corporate team, working closely with experienced Partners on a broad range of complex and high-value transactions.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of transactions, manage client relationships, supervise junior lawyers and play an active role in the continued development of the team.

The work will include:

• Mergers and acquisitions, including business disposals
• Private equity transactions and fundraisings
• Equity capital markets
• Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements
• Corporate reorganisations, demergers and restructuring
• Corporate governance and advisory work
• Due diligence and complex corporate transactions

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

One of the biggest attractions of this firm is its approach to performance and career development.

Rather than focusing on individual billing targets, the firm places emphasis on collaboration, quality of work and client relationships, allowing lawyers to focus on delivering excellent service while developing their careers.

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary of £80,000–£100,000
• Two uncapped bonus schemes
• No individual billing targets
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility
• 8% matched pension contributions
• High-quality work within a leading national practice
• Opportunities to lead transactions and develop management experience
• Clear career progression and long-term development
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Enhanced family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Electric vehicle schemes

Who Are We Looking For?

Ideally, you'll be a Corporate Solicitor with 6+ years' PQE, gained within a reputable regional, national or international practice.

You'll have:

• Strong experience advising on a broad range of corporate transactions
• The confidence to lead matters and manage client relationships independently
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, or an interest in developing these skills
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• A collaborative approach and ambition to progress your career

Why Consider This Firm?

If you're an experienced Corporate Solicitor looking for the quality of work and opportunities associated with a leading national firm, but without the pressure of individual billing targets, this could be an excellent move.

With genuine opportunities to take the lead on transactions, develop your management experience and progress within a supportive team, the firm offers an attractive alternative to the traditional law firm model.