Corporate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a distinguished law firm as a Corporate Solicitor in Bournemouth, where you will advise SMEs and national brands on corporate transactions, foster business development, and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities. The firm emphasizes a supportive work environment and work-life balance, offering competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

26 days' holiday plus options to purchase additional days

Pension scheme and group life assurance

Private healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Flexible/hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• PQE (Post-Qualification Experience) in corporate law from a leading regional or City firm.
• Experience with client following or developing new business.
• Personable, pragmatic, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate transactions like mergers and acquisitions.
• Drive business development through networking and building client relationships.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support team development.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Commercial awareness

Networking

Client relationship building

Education

3-6 years' PQE in corporate law

Job description

A career developing role in a supportive and ambitious team
Corporate Solicitor | Southampton or Bournemouth | 3-6 Years' PQE

Join an award winning, Legal 500, growing law firm on the South Coast as a Corporate Solicitor and play a key role in a thriving and ambitious with impressive year on year growth. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 for their excellence and innovation, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your corporate law career with a firm that values collaboration, performance, and progression.

Why This Firm?

Having been well established in the region for over 150 years, they've built a strong reputation for being a distinctive and rewarding place to work. They aim to create a great environment for likeminded professionals to thrive, share ideas, and contribute to their collective success.

They're proud to be more than just a law firm, they actively support the communities they serve through a range of charitable and community organisations. Also following a 20% growth last year, they're confident in their identity and culture, and they're growing with purpose. Their Corporate team advises clients from local SMEs to national household names, delivering top quality work while promoting a positive work life balance and team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructures, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements
• Work closely with a variety of clients including SMEs, startups and established national brands
• Drive business development through networking, marketing and building client relationships
• Take an active role in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting team development
• Contribute to firm wide initiatives, including social events, strategy sessions and community outreach

What You'll Bring

• 3-6 years' PQE in corporate law, ideally from a leading regional or City firm
• Strong technical ability and commercial awareness
• A client following or a strong interest in developing new business
• A personable, pragmatic, and professional approach

What's in It for You

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• 26 days' holiday, with the option to purchase 5 additional days
• Pension scheme and group life assurance
• Private healthcare, cycle to work scheme, and on-site parking
• Flexible/hybrid working and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression

If this sounds like the right fit for you, apply now for immediate consideration - or contact us confidentially on 0203 865 2113 to learn more about this opportunity.