Corporate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is assisting a Legal 500 ranked firm in Milton Keynes to recruit a Corporate Solicitor. You will advise on business sales, mergers and acquisitions and related corporate work for a varied client base.

The role requires 2+ years PQE in Corporate Law, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload and provide practical legal advice. A business-minded, proactive approach and strong client relationship skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in Corporate Law.
• Ability to build client relationships and explain legal matters clearly.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Business-minded with a proactive approach to development and growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise on business sales, mergers and acquisitions (typical deal value £3M-£30M).
• Lead or support complex transactions depending on size and client needs.
• Support internal restructuring, group reorganisations, and demergers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, often through referrals.
• Provide clear, commercial, and practical legal advice.
• Assist clients with raising funds through private equity or venture capital.
• Represent investors and founders in funding rounds and management buyouts.
• Advise on banking matters, including loan agreements, securities, and refinancing.
• Work with banks and borrowers on funding for acquisitions or developments.
• Help clients navigate financial distress, insolvency, and business recovery.
• Work with administrators, lenders, and directors on turnaround strategies.
• Draft and review governance documents such as shareholder agreements, articles, and partnership terms.
• Advise on share buy-backs, capital changes, and general corporate compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties to deliver a joined-up service.

Skills

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Proactive development

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

We are currently working with a well regarded, Legal 500 ranked firm that is looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise on business sales, mergers, and acquisitions (typical deal value £3M-£30M).
• Lead or support complex transactions depending on size and client needs.
• Support internal restructuring, group reorganisations, and demergers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, often through referrals.
• Provide clear, commercial, and practical legal advice.
• Assist clients with raising funds through private equity or venture capital.
• Represent investors and founders in funding rounds and management buyouts.
• Advise on banking matters, including loan agreements, securities, and refinancing.
• Work with banks and borrowers on funding for acquisitions or developments.
• Help clients navigate financial distress, insolvency, and business recovery.
• Work with administrators, lenders, and directors on turnaround strategies.
• Draft and review governance documents such as shareholder agreements, articles, and partnership terms.
• Advise on share buy-backs, capital changes, and general corporate compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties to deliver a joined-up service.

The successful candidate:

• 2 + years PQE in Corporate Law.
• Excellent at building client relationships and explaining legal matters clearly.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Business-minded with a proactive approach to development and growth.
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and strong at problem-solving.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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