Corporate Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal firm in London is seeking an ambitious Corporate Solicitor with 6+ years of PQE to join their dynamic practice. This role involves managing a variety of non-contentious corporate matters and providing tailored legal advice to commercial clients. The firm offers a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, extensive annual leave, and participation in the Employee Pension Scheme. Candidates should have a strong interest in business development and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Income protection scheme

Death-in-service cover

Qualifications

• 6+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law.
• Strong technical expertise in private equity, fundraising, and acquisitions.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to client care.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of non-contentious corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate heads of terms and purchase agreements.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in business development.

Job description

Corporate Solicitor – 6+ PQE – London – Salary up to £75‑95,000 (DOE)

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer to join the dynamic Corporate practice of a well‑regarded firm. The role offers the chance to handle rewarding and high‑quality work while enjoying an excellent range of benefits.

Job Ref: 215301668

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a broad range of non‑contentious corporate matters, working closely with a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, including mid‑level corporates, financial institutions, family‑owned businesses, high‑net‑worth individuals, and start‑ups, providing tailored and commercially focused legal advice.
• Possess strong technical expertise, with solid experience across a range of corporate matters including private equity and venture capital, fundraising and investment, acquisitions and disposals, restructurings and reorganisations, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and LLPs and partnerships.
• Take responsibility for managing your own independent caseload, drafting and negotiating heads of terms, asset and share purchase agreements, and disclosure letters/due diligence reports.
• Draft ancillary documents, oversee transactions through to exchange and completion, and handle all relevant post‑completion matters to ensure a smooth and efficient process from start to finish.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in business development and the ability to achieve agreed targets, working effectively under pressure and collaboratively within a team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional client care are essential.
• Manage the firm’s competitive benefits package, including hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year, and participation in the Employee Pension Scheme. Access to private medical insurance, an income protection scheme, death‑in‑service cover, and a range of additional benefits designed to support wellbeing and work‑life balance.

How to Apply

To apply, contact Gemma on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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