Corporate Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Scottish firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join its Corporate team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will work on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, and will require a Scottish practising certificate and experience in corporate law. This role offers a hybrid working model and a commitment to career development.

Qualifications

• A Scottish practising certificate is required.
• Previous experience in corporate or commercial law is essential.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills along with attention to detail are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience working with partners and senior lawyers on complex deals.
• Advise on shareholder agreements and corporate governance.
• Manage due diligence and draft key documents.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proactive and collaborative approach

Education

Scottish practising certificate

Experience in corporate or commercial law

Job description

Corporate Solicitor (2-5 years')

A leading Scottish firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join its highly regarded Corporate team in Edinburgh. The team acts on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, reorganisations and commercial contracts.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience working with partners and senior lawyers across complex deals, advising on shareholder agreements, articles of association, secured lending and corporate governance. You’ll also be involved in managing due diligence, drafting key documents and liaising with clients, financial institutions and stakeholders.

You will have:

• A Scottish practising certificate
• Previous experience in corporate or commercial law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with strong communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to deepen their corporate experience within a supportive and ambitious team. The firm offers a hybrid working model, a strong pipeline of transactional work and a genuine commitment to career development.

Please contact Melissa Tang @ G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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