Corporate Solicitor

Service Care; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Medicash health benefits

Holiday entitlement increases with长度

Job summary

Service Care seeks a Corporate Solicitor in Stoke to join a growing legal team. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of PQE in corporate law and will manage their own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on complex transactions.

You will work with owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporates in a collaborative environment. The role offers hybrid working, a clear progression path and a range of benefits, with emphasis on client relationships and high-quality advice on mergers,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year PQE in corporate law.
• Experience managing own matters and caseload.
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions and business sales.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of corporate matters from instruction to completion.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, business sales and purchases.
• Handle formations, restructures and corporate reorganisations.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and other documents.
• Provide governance and general company law advice.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver excellent client service.
• Contribute to business development and networking.

Skills

Corporate law

Caseload management

Mergers & acquisitions

Negotiation

Client relationships

Education

Qualified solicitor with 1 year PQE

Job description

Corporate Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor - Role Overview

A leading and growing legal team based in Stoke is seeking a talented Corporate Solicitor with a minimum of 1 years' post-qualified experience. This permanent opportunity offers the chance to join a highly regarded Corporate team and work with a varied client base, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs and larger corporate organisations. The successful Corporate Solicitor will manage their own caseload while supporting experienced colleagues on complex transactions. You will work in a collaborative environment, build strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the team.

Salary: Not specified in the vacancy information.

Corporate Solicitor - Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of corporate matters from initial instruction through to completion.
• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, business sales and purchases.
• Handle company formations, restructures and corporate reorganisations.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and other commercial documentation.
• Provide corporate governance and general company law advice.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver excellent client service.
• Contribute to business development, networking and marketing initiatives.

Corporate Solicitor - Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with at least 1 years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Experience managing your own matters and caseload.
• Practical experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, business sales and purchases.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent relationship-building abilities and a client-focused attitude.
• The confidence to contribute to business development and networking.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a supportive team.

Corporate Solicitor - Benefits

• Hybrid working policy.
• Maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum.
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review.
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service.
• Two days' paid leave each year for voluntary work.
• Free conveyancing for the purchase or sale of your primary residence.
• Free individual or mirror Wills.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process.
• Regular social events and staff recognition awards.