Corporate Solicitor

Vasto Legal Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor in London with 5+ PQE to join a busy team focusing on mergers and acquisitions. The role offers the chance to work on diverse deals and develop your professional profile in a collaborative environment. A competitive salary and benefits package are provided, along with clear progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven ability to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional deals.
• Commercially minded with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy corporate team with a focus on mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, restructurings, and joint ventures.
• Contribute to business development and team growth.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Mergers and acquisitions

Client communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Corporate Solicitor (5+ PQE) – West End

An established London practice is looking for a corporate solicitor 5 PQE to join its flourishing team.

Responsibilities

You will be joining a busy corporate team with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions. The work will involve acting for a diverse client base, from entrepreneurial owner-managed businesses to larger corporates and investors, across a wide range of sectors.

Many matters involve cross-border elements, giving you the chance to handle complex, multi-jurisdictional deals.

Beyond transactional work, you’ll advise on wider corporate issues such as corporate governance, restructurings, and joint ventures, ensuring clients receive well-rounded and commercially focused advice.

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your profile through business development, building on the team’s established network and contributing to its continued growth.

Requirements

We’re looking for a solicitor with solid corporate experience and a strong track record in mergers and acquisitions. You should be commercially minded and able to communicate effectively with clients.

Equally important is a proactive, team-focused attitude and the drive to contribute to the long-term success of the practice.

On offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to work on interesting and varied deals
• A clear route for progression

The firm places real value on collaboration and work–life balance.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jonny Dickens on 07747 520 600 / [e-mail]