Corporate Solicitor

Origin Legal; Monkston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Milton Keynes is looking for a corporate solicitor to join its team. The role involves handling business acquisitions, drafting corporate documentation, and requires strong interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates should have experience in private equity, M&A, and corporate restructuring, with a strong ambition for career growth. Competitive salary and supportive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in private equity, M&A, and corporate restructuring.
• Training contract experience with a city or medium/large practice.
• Excellent academics and ambition for career development.

Responsibilities

• Handle company/business acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft corporate documentation such as articles of association.
• Communicate confidently with senior levels.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

A leading Milton Keynes firm is looking to recruit a corporate solicitor to join its high-profile team.

The ideal candidate will have some experience within private equity, M&A, corporate and corporate restructuring. It would also be useful although not essential to have an interest in banking. Ideally, your experience will have been gained at a city or medium/large provincial practice.

Responsibilities

• Basic business and company law
• Company/business acquisitions and disposals experience acquired through a training contract with a city or medium/large provincial practice
• Familiarity with drafting articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, share options, and similar corporate documentation
• Sound legal knowledge, drafting skills, and experience with a recognised practice
• Commercial, practical and financial awareness
• Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels
• Excellent academics and strong ambition for career development
• Excellent interpersonal and marketing skills with the ability to develop contacts for the team and the firm
• Team player able to fit into a friendly, busy unit
• Negotiation skills
• Organisational ability

Qualifications

• Essential
• Desirable