Corporate Solicitor

Ashville Knight; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal practice in Portsmouth is seeking an ambitious Corporate Solicitor with over 3 years PQE. The successful candidate will advise clients on mergers, draft agreements, and conduct due diligence. They offer a competitive salary starting at £60k and benefits including hybrid working and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Salary dependent on experience

25 days holiday

Hybrid & Flexible working

Company pension

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE in Corporate law.
• Proven track record of meeting targets.
• Ability to work independently on Corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate corporate agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence.
• Stay updated with corporate law changes.
• Collaborate on transactions.
• Involvement in business development.

Skills

Corporate fee earning experience

Technical competence

Marketing and business development skills

Interpersonal skills

Sound legal knowledge

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Corporate Solicitor to join a reputable legal practice in Portsmouth. They are a full-service law firm that are seeking a Solicitor with the ability to work on Corporate matters independently.

Duties

• Advise clients on mergers, acquisitions and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements, including shareholder agreements and company restructuring documentation.
• Conduct legal due diligence and prepare related documentation.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in corporate law and regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with internal teams on transactions.
• Active involvement with business development

Desired Skills and Experience

• Corporate fee earning experience essential 3 years+ PQE
• Have very high level of technical competence
• Marketing and business development skills
• Proven track record of meeting targets
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Sound legal knowledge within the processes

What they offer

• Salary dependent on experience: £60k+
• 25 days Holiday
• Hybrid & Flexible working
• Company pension