Corporate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join their Chelmsford office. The role involves advising clients on corporate legal matters, drafting key documents, and handling M&A. Candidates should have over 3 years PQE and a strong understanding of corporate governance. The firm offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Proven experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong understanding of company law and corporate governance.
• Skilled in drafting corporate documents.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate legal matters.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructures.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key corporate documents.
• Manage legal due diligence exercises.

Skills

Company law

Corporate governance

Negotiation

Due diligence

Communication

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 law firm who are looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their team in Chelmsford.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise clients on corporate legal matters including company law, governance, and regulatory compliance.

• Handle mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures from initial structuring through to completion.

• Draft, review, and negotiate key corporate documents such as share purchase agreements (SPAs), shareholder agreements, articles of association, and NDAs.

• Conduct and manage legal due diligence exercises and provide clear reports on findings.

• Advise on corporate restructures, reorganisations, and group structuring.

• Support clients with equity investments, venture capital transactions, and private equity deals.

• Liaise with tax advisers, accountants, and other professionals to coordinate transactional work.

• Provide guidance on directors' duties, company secretarial matters, and corporate compliance.

• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery.

The successful candidate:

• 3 + years PQE in corporate law.

• Proven experience handling mergers and acquisitions, share sales/purchases, and corporate restructures.

• Strong understanding of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.

• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of corporate documents (e.g., SPAs, shareholders' agreements, articles of association).

• Experience in managing due diligence processes and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

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