Corporate Solicitor

Trades Workforce Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor for their Ipswich office, offering a competitive salary between £48,000 and £60,000. This role involves advising on high-value corporate transactions, managing due diligence processes, and engaging with clients. The ideal candidate should possess 1-3 years of PQE in corporate law and excellent communication skills. The firm promotes a supportive culture with opportunities for career advancement and offers comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee)

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Subsidised gym membership

Agile/Hybrid Working Policy

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ PQE in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience supporting senior lawyers on corporate matters.
• Technical proficiency in transaction management and document drafting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex corporate transactions including investments and acquisitions.
• Support partners across the Corporate Team.
• Manage disclosure processes and draft legal documents.

Skills

Corporate mergers and acquisitions

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Corporate Solicitor

Location: Ipswich

Salary: £48,000–£60,000 + Excellent Career Progression

Join a Leading Corporate Team Driving Growth and Innovation

Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for corporate law and a desire to make your mark in a high‑performing, collaborative team?

Our client, a prominent and expanding law firm, is seeking two talented Corporate Solicitors (1–3 years’ PQE) to join their Ipswich office. This is a unique opportunity to work on high‑value, complex transactions alongside respected partners and senior fee earners, with clear routes for career advancement.

About the Role

• Advise on complex corporate transactions including investments, acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and restructurings
• Support partners and senior fee earners across the firmwide Corporate Team
• Manage disclosure and due diligence processes, datarooms, and transaction documentation
• Draft, review, and execute legal documents (SPA, APA, Investment Agreements, ancillary documents)
• Prepare transaction bibles and coordinate completion logistics (including DocuSign)
• Conduct discrete research projects using knowhow resources (Practical Law, FromCounsel)
• Engage directly with clients, demonstrating strong interpersonal and commercial awareness

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 1–3 years’ PQE in corporate mergers and acquisitions
• Demonstrable experience supporting senior lawyers on a range of corporate matters
• Technical proficiency in transaction management, disclosure, due diligence, and document drafting
• Up-to-date knowledge of corporate law and recent developments
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Experience in sectors such as private equity, venture capital, capital markets, or reorganisations is advantageous but not essential

Benefits & Working Environment

• Competitive salary: £48,000–£60,000 (depending on experience)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with additional long‑service awards
• Private Healthcare following probation
• Pension Scheme (5% employer/5% employee)
• Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus
• Life Assurance (4x salary) & Permanent Health Insurance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Subsidised gym membership & electric car scheme
• Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
• Dress for your Day Policy
• Supportive, inclusive culture focused on development and wellbeing

Career Progression

• Clear, structured career development within a growing and ambitious Corporate Team
• Opportunities to specialise in sectors aligned with your interests and expertise

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your corporate law career? Please send your CV to [e-mail] quoting reference ‘Corporate Solicitor – Ipswich’. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.