Corporate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Nechells; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible hours

Career progression

Diverse client base

Job summary

Simpson Judge is seeking a Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE) in Birmingham to join the growing corporate team. You will handle a variety of high-quality deals, from M&A to governance matters, and support senior partners on complex transactions.

The role offers a hybrid working model with flexible hours and clear progression within a leading commercial firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE required
• Experience handling corporate transactions from start to finish
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of corporate transactions including M&A and restructures
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and corporate documents
• Manage a caseload of mid-sized transactions and support senior partners
• Build relationships with UK and international clients and contribute to business development

Skills

Corporate transactions

Drafting & negotiation

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Education

England & Wales solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Location: Birmingham, UK

Salary: DOE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Practice Area: Corporate Law / M&A / Commercial Transactions

Experience Required: 3+ years PQE

Job Description

A leading commercial law firm in Birmingham is looking to recruit a talented Corporate Solicitor with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience to join its dynamic corporate team. This role offers excellent exposure to a broad range of high-quality transactional work, including mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and corporate governance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate transactions including M&A, restructures, share sales and purchases, and shareholder agreements
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and corporate documents
• Supporting senior partners on complex deals and managing your own caseload of mid-sized transactions
• Building and maintaining client relationships with both UK-based and international businesses
• Assisting in business development and contributing to the continued growth of the corporate team

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE
• Strong experience managing or supporting corporate transactions from start to finish
• Commercially astute with excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a collaborative team

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary
• Hybrid working model and flexible hours
• Clear progression pathway within a growing team
• High-value, varied client base including private and public companies
• Excellent benefits including pension.