Corporate Solicitor

Meraki Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent in London is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a Legal 500-recognised law firm. You will advise SMEs, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs on a broad range of corporate matters with significant client contact and responsibility.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years' PQE in private-practice corporate teams, strong drafting/negotiation skills and the ability to manage transactions end-to-end; experience in real estate corporate matters and cross-referrals is

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales
• 5+ years' PQE in corporate law
• Strong experience in private-practice corporate teams
• Proven track record advising SMEs, owner-managed businesses & entrepreneurs
• Experience across a broad range of corporate transactions & advisory work
• Ability to manage transactions independently from instruction to completion
• Strong drafting, negotiation & analytical skills
• Commercial & pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Excellent client relationship & communication skills
• Interest in developing client relationships & contributing to business development
• Experience networking & generating new business

Responsibilities

• Managing corporate transactions from initial instruction through to completion
• Advising on mergers & acquisitions
• Shareholder arrangements & agreements
• Corporate restructurings & reorganisations
• General company law & corporate advisory matters
• Advising businesses & shareholders on strategic corporate issues
• Drafting, reviewing & negotiating transaction documentation
• Working with clients to deliver practical solutions
• Collaborating with colleagues across the firm and cross-referrals
• Developing & maintaining long-term client relationships

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client relationships

Business development

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

A well-established and Legal 500-recognised law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join its growing team in London.

The firm has enjoyed sustained growth across the business and is looking for a solicitor with ideally 5+ years’ post-qualification experience who has developed their career within a private-practice corporate team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious corporate lawyer looking to take on significant client responsibility, work on a varied caseload and play an active role in the continued development of a successful corporate practice.

The Role

You will advise a broad range of clients, including SMEs, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs, on a variety of corporate matters.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing corporate transactions from initial instruction through to completion
• Advising on mergers and acquisitions
• Shareholder arrangements and agreements
• Corporate restructurings and reorganisations
• General company law and corporate advisory matters
• Advising businesses and shareholders on strategic corporate issues
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating transaction documentation
• Working closely with clients to understand their commercial objectives and deliver practical solutions
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm and identifying opportunities for cross-referrals
• Developing and maintaining long-term client relationships

Given the firm's strong real estate client base, experience advising on corporate matters in a real estate context would be particularly advantageous.

Experience in banking and finance would also be beneficial, although this is not essential.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales
• Ideally 5+ years' PQE in corporate law
• Strong experience gained within a private-practice corporate team
• A proven track record advising SMEs, owner-managed businesses and entrepreneurs
• Experience across a broad range of corporate transactions and advisory work
• The ability to manage transactions independently from instruction through to completion
• Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A genuine interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development
• Experience of networking and generating new business

Experience supervising, mentoring or supporting junior lawyers and trainees would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and growing corporate practice where you will have genuine responsibility and direct client contact.

You will work closely with experienced colleagues across the wider firm and have the opportunity to develop long-term client relationships through a strong cross-referral culture.

The role would suit a corporate solicitor who is not only technically strong but also commercially minded, entrepreneurial and keen to play an active role in the continued growth of a successful practice.

What’s on Offer

• High-quality and varied corporate work
• Significant client contact and responsibility
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to develop and grow client relationships
• Cross-referral opportunities across the wider business
• The chance to play a significant role in developing a successful corporate practice

Location: London

Experience: Ideally 5+ PQE

Practice Area: Corporate

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Type: Permanent, full-time