Corporate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is collaborating with a prominent Newcastle-based Legal 500 law firm to recruit a Corporate Solicitor. You will handle mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance matters, drafting SPAs, shareholder agreements, and NDAs, while coordinating due diligence and multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will typically have 3+ years PQE in corporate law, with a proven track record in M&A, share sales/purchases, and restructures, delivering practical business-focused

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience handling mergers, share sales/purchases and restructures.
• Strong understanding of company law and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate matters including governance and regulatory compliance.
• Manage mergers, acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures from structuring to completion.
• Draft, review and negotiate SPAs, shareholders' agreements, articles of association and NDAs.
• Conduct due diligences and provide clear reports on findings.
• Advise on restructures, reorganisations and group structuring.
• Support equity investments, VC transactions and private equity deals.
• Liaise with tax advisers and other professionals to coordinate deals.
• Provide guidance on directors' duties and corporate compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 law firm who are looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their team in Newcastle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise clients on corporate legal matters including company law, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures from initial structuring through to completion.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key corporate documents such as share purchase agreements (SPAs), shareholder agreements, articles of association, and NDAs.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence exercises and provide clear reports on findings.
• Advise on corporate restructures, reorganisations, and group structuring.
• Support clients with equity investments, venture capital transactions, and private equity deals.
• Liaise with tax advisers, accountants, and other professionals to coordinate transactional work.
• Provide guidance on directors' duties, company secretarial matters, and corporate compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery.

The successful candidate:

• 3 + years PQE in corporate law.
• Proven experience handling mergers and acquisitions, share sales/purchases, and corporate restructures.
• Strong understanding of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of corporate documents (e.g., SPAs, shareholders' agreements, articles of association).
• Experience in managing due diligence processes and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.

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