Corporate Solicitor

Simpson Judge Ltd; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier law firm seeks an experienced Corporate Solicitor to handle diverse corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, private equity deals, and corporate governance. This role offers hybrid working options, professional development, and a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will possess a qualified solicitor status with a minimum of 2 years of corporate law experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package includes up to 30 holiday days and private health insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Professional development opportunities

Up to 30 days holiday + bank

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Discounted retail and services

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience in corporate law.
• Experience in M&A and private equity transactions.
• Capability to manage multiple cases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Handle corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate corporate documents.
• Provide advice on governance and compliance matters.
• Prepare loan documentation and security agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and prepare reports.
• Manage client matters and deadlines.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)

Private equity transactions

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Solicitor
Salary: circa £50,000 – £85,000 DOE & PQE + bonus.
Hours: Full time
Location: Southampton, hybrid after probation.

Job Reference: CWS453

Join a top tier law firm based in Southampton with a strong corporate team advising a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, private equity investors, and larger organisations. They are seeking a skilled Corporate Solicitor to join their team to work on varied corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A, private equity deals, reorganisations, and corporate governance matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, disposals, private equity investments, company reorganisations, and shareholder arrangements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, articles of association, and commercial contracts.
• Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Prepare and review loan documentation and security agreements, including personal guarantees.
• Conduct due diligence exercises and prepare reports to assist clients with transactional decisions.
• Support company secretarial matters such as share allotments, transfers, and filings.
• Manage multiple client matters with attention to detail and to agreed deadlines.
• Collaborate effectively within the team and engage with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years post-qualification (England & Wales) experience in corporate law
• Experience in M&A, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of corporate documents.
• Ability to provide pragmatic advice tailored to client business needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Proactive approach and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

In Return

• Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
• Endless professional and personal development
• Modern law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.
• Up to 30 days holiday + bank.
• Private health
• Life assurance
• Discounted retail, health and professional services
• Many more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk