Corporate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Birmingham is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join its dynamic corporate team. The role offers exposure to high-quality transactional work, including mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and corporate governance, with a hybrid working model.

You will advise on transactions, draft and negotiate contracts, manage mid-sized deals, and develop client relationships with UK and international businesses, with a clear progression path and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE.
• Strong experience managing or supporting corporate transactions from start to finish.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Hybrid working model and clear progression pathway.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate transactions including M&A, restructures, share sales and purchases, and shareholder agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate documents.
• Supporting senior partners on complex deals and managing your own caseload of mid-sized transactions.
• Building and maintaining client relationships with both UK-based and international businesses.
• Assisting in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the corporate team.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiation

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Education

England & Wales Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Practice Area: Corporate Law / M&A / Commercial Transactions

Experience Required: 3+ years PQE

Job Description:

A leading commercial law firm in Birmingham is looking to recruit a talented Corporate Solicitor with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience to join its dynamic corporate team. This role offers excellent exposure to a broad range of high-quality transactional work, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate transactions including M&A, restructures, share sales and purchases, and shareholder agreements
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate documents
• Supporting senior partners on complex deals and managing your own caseload of mid-sized transactions
• Building and maintaining client relationships with both UK-based and international businesses
• Assisting in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the corporate team

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE
• Strong experience managing or supporting corporate transactions from start to finish
• Commercially astute with excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative team
• Highly competitive salary
• Hybrid working model and flexible hours
• Clear progression pathway within a growing team
• High-value, varied client base including private and public companies
• Excellent benefits including pension.