Corporate Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Southampton is seeking a skilled Corporate Solicitor with 2+ years experience to manage diverse corporate transactions. The role includes drafting legal documents, advising on compliance, and supporting company secretarial matters. This position offers hybrid working after probation, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health and life assurance, a holiday package, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Up to 30 days holiday + bank

Private health

Life assurance

Discounted retail, health and professional services

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with over 2 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions and private equity deals is required.
• Must possess strong drafting and negotiation skills across corporate documents.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of corporate transactions including M&A and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate corporate documents like purchase agreements.
• Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.

Skills

Qualified solicitor with 2+ years post-qualification experience

Experience in M&A and private equity transactions

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Solicitor
Salary: circa £65,000 – £95,000 DOE & PQE + bonus.
Hours: Full time
Location: Bournemouth hybrid after probation.

Job Reference: CWS453

Join a top tier law firm based in Southampton with a strong corporate team advising a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, private equity investors, and larger organisations. They are seeking a skilled Corporate Solicitor to join their team to work on varied corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A, private equity deals, reorganisations, and corporate governance matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Handle a broad range of corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, disposals, private equity investments, company reorganisations, and shareholder arrangements.
* Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, articles of association, and commercial contracts.
* Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
* Prepare and review loan documentation and security agreements, including personal guarantees.
* Conduct due diligence exercises and prepare reports to assist clients with transactional decisions.
* Support company secretarial matters such as share allotments, transfers, and filings.
* Manage multiple client matters with attention to detail and to agreed deadlines.
* Collaborate effectively within the team and engage with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified solicitor with 2+ years post-qualification (England & Wales) experience in corporate law
* Experience in M&A, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters.
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of corporate documents.
* Ability to provide pragmatic advice tailored to client business needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
* Proactive approach and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

IN RETURN:
* Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
* Endless professional and personal development
* Modern Law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.
* Up to 30 days holiday + bank.
* Private health
* Life assurance
* Discounted retail, health and professional services
* Many more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk