Corporate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Birthday holiday

Generous pension contributions

Medicash membership

Death in service cover

Paid charity hours

Investment in training and development

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

Simpson Judge is recruiting a Corporate Solicitor in Liverpool with 5+ years PQE to join a well-established corporate team. You will advise owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and SMEs on transactions including sales, share and asset deals, MBIs/MBTs and governance, while managing end-to-end processes.

You will work hybrid in a practice with a strong Liverpool presence, developing client relationships and overseeing junior colleagues as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE or equivalent corporate experience.
• Experience independently handling a broad range of corporate transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to build long-term client relationships.
• Commercial mindset with influence on team direction.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Develop client relationships and collaborate with accountants, lenders and advisers.
• Supervise junior colleagues and contribute to team development.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Negotiation

Client relationships

Job description

Corporate Solicitor

5+ PQE | Liverpool | Hybrid Working

I'm working with a well-established Liverpool law firm that is looking to strengthen its Corporate team with the appointment of an experienced Corporate Solicitor.

This is an opportunity to join a firm with a strong presence across the Liverpool City Region, an established business client base and genuine ambitions to continue developing its corporate offering.

The Role

You'll work closely with owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and SMEs, advising on a broad range of corporate matters, including:

• Business sales and acquisitions
• Share and asset transactions
• Management buy-outs and buy-ins
• Shareholder and investment agreements
• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
• Joint ventures
• Partnership and LLP arrangements
• Corporate governance and general company law

You'll have responsibility for managing transactions from instruction through to completion, developing client relationships and working alongside accountants, lenders and other professional advisers.

There is also scope to supervise junior colleagues and play an active role in the continued development of the team.

The Opportunity

What makes this role particularly interesting is the longer-term opportunity.

The firm is looking for someone who wants to become an important part of its Corporate practice, rather than simply come in and manage a caseload.

There is genuine scope to build your own profile, develop relationships within the local business community and take on increasing responsibility as the team continues to grow.

An existing following would be welcomed but certainly isn't essential. The firm is equally interested in someone with the ambition and ability to develop their own network with the right support around them.

What They're Looking For

• A qualified Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE or equivalent corporate experience.
• Experience managing a broad range of corporate transactions independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial skills.
• Someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships.
• A commercially minded individual who would like to have a genuine influence on the direction of a team.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid and agile working.
• Competitive salary, reflective of experience.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Birthday holiday.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Medicash membership.
• Death in service cover.
• Paid charity hours.
• Investment in training and development.
• Professional networking opportunities.

A little more about the move...

This could suit an established Corporate Solicitor looking for more autonomy and influence, or someone further into their career who wants to remain hands‑on with quality corporate work in a more balanced environment.

The firm is open-minded about seniority and title for the right individual.

If you're a Corporate Solicitor in Liverpool or the surrounding area and would be interested in hearing a little more, feel free to get in touch for a completely confidential conversation.