Corporate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in London is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join their dynamic team. The role involves advising high-growth companies and managing M&A, venture capital, and private equity transactions. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, with a focus on mentorship and business development. Competitive salary package of £95 - 110K DOE offered.

Benefits

Genuine career progression

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' PQE in corporate law.
• Experience in venture capital and private equity transactions.
• Strong technical capability and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients including VC-backed startups and institutional investors.
• Run transactions and mentor junior team members.
• Support the strategic growth of the corporate offering.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Transactional skills

Business development

Mentorship ability

Education

Qualified Solicitor (4+ years PQE)

Job description

Overview

Corporate Solicitor, London, 4+ PQE, £95 - 110K DOE – Rare opportunity to join a thriving national corporate team, with a strong emphasis on venture capital, fundraising and high-growth companies. For more information or to apply for this role contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586. JOB REF: 215300527

The Role

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor or existing Senior Associate to join a high-performing national team from the firm's central London office. The role involves advising a dynamic client base that includes VC-backed start-ups, institutional investors, scale-ups, and international businesses. Work will span M&A, venture capital and private equity transactions, shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and broader corporate governance matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in running transactions, mentoring junior team members, and supporting the wider strategic growth of the London corporate offering.

The Candidate

Applications are invited from experienced Corporate Solicitors with at least 4 years\' PQE. A strong background in transactional work, particularly VC investment rounds, growth capital, and advising high-growth and tech-focused businesses, is essential. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and the ability to take the lead on matters while working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm. Prior experience gained in a recognised City, national, or highly regarded regional practice is expected. An interest in business development and mentoring junior lawyers is also highly desirable.

The Firm

This award-winning and forward-thinking national firm is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers across multiple disciplines. Known for its collaborative culture and progressive approach, the firm offers high-quality work, genuine career progression, and an outstanding support network. With a strong reputation in the tech and life sciences sectors, the corporate team is especially well placed to service clients in the innovation economy.

To Apply

Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

Diversity and Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.