Corporate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott - South East and Thames Valley; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor based in Eastleigh, Southampton, to join its highly regarded corporate team. This role involves gaining practical experience in mergers, acquisitions, and transactional matters within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess technical skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to client service. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits, fostering a progressive culture with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives

Career development framework

Qualifications

• Solicitor with a PQE Level of NQ-4.
• Eager to work closely with senior partners.
• Ability to build lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in corporate law including mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop technical expertise in transactional matters.
• Contribute to the development of junior colleagues.

Skills

Solid technical skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive client service

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Job title: Corporate Solicitor

Location: Southampton
Salary: £50k-£65k - depending on experience
PQE Level: NQ-4
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

Overview

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected, Legal 500 and Chambers‑ranked corporate team, consistently regarded as one of the region's leaders in deals and client service. You will gain hands‑on experience across a broad spectrum of corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, business sales, and general transactional matters, while developing your technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

The firm offers a progressive culture with flexible working arrangements, comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, and a clearly defined career development framework. With significant growth driven by client successes, this is an ideal time to join a dynamic team with a strong track record and an ambitious outlook.

Requirements

You should be a solicitor with solid technical skills, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to client service. You should be eager to work closely with senior partners, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to the development of junior colleagues as part of a cohesive and collaborative team.

Contact

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Hampshire or the Southeast in general, please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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Equal Opportunities

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.