Corporate Solicitor

Spire Solicitors LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading firm as an experienced solicitor within their Corporate Team, focusing on a variety of corporate matters. This role supports professional growth and progression, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities to lead and manage exciting corporate transactions.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

2 Self-care days

Personal Development Plan

Agile/Flexi Working Policy

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate/M&A work and transactions.
• Experience with due diligence and legal reviews.
• Ability to develop strong client and team relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in corporate transactions and contracts.
• Prepare transaction documentation and reviews.
• Develop and nurture client relationships through BD.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client management

Business development

Strong communication

Education

Qualified solicitor (PQE 10+)

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

The Opportunity

Experienced solicitors with 10 years plus PQE are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to work within our Corporate Team on corporate matters.

Successful candidates will be hard working and diligent team players who are ambitious and keen to lead on challenging and intellectually stimulating legal matters.

Candidates will have a proven track record of success and should be able to evidence a proactive and effective approach to Business Development (BD).

If you are feeling held back in your current role and seeking progression, this exciting opportunity at Spire will be a great fit.

This is seen as a mid to senior-level role and we would look to support the right candidate with progression planningwithin Spire as part of our ethos of developing and supporting our staff.

About the Role

• Lead or assist in corporate transactions, corporate contracts, management buy-ins/outs, joint venture agreements, restructuring;
• Carry out reviews and develop reports and ancillary deliverables where required;
• Prepare transaction documentation and assist with actions required for varied transactions;
• Assist with/provide work production in support of other teams at Spire;
• Develop strong working relationships with partners and lawyers across the firm;
• Contribute to the identification of innovative services and methods to assist in achieving efficiencies and continual procedural improvement; and
• Lead on active BD to develop client and referrer relationships.

About the Solicitor

We would expect the successful applicant to demonstrate the following technical & personal traits:

• An open and inquisitive mind;
• A confident and effective commercial approach;
• Initiative, proactivity, maturity and gravitas;
• Strong service orientation - a "client-first" culture;
• An ability to develop strong relationships within Spire;
• High work standards and a keenness to learn;
• Flexible work practices;
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required; and
• An ability to work well in both a team and individually.

We expect that the ideal candidate will be an experienced lawyer with excellent academic credentials and have appropriate experience in corporate/M&A work, including multiple types of transactions and due diligence/review.

This post offers an opportunity for an individual who wishes to develop both professionally and technically.

About the Team

Our experienced LawNet 2024 nominated Corporate Team advises businesses and business owners, from incorporation and implementing key startups, to advising and supporting our clients in growing the business through acquisitions and entering key commercial contracts, managing risk, planning and updating business governing documents, and advising the business owners on successful exits including selling.

Clients vary from local SME's through to multi-million clients with an international reach.

Benefits:

• Healthcare cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months of service)
• 25 days’ annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
• 2 Self-care days (1 day per 6 months)

• Personal Development Plan to support your career
• Internal Wellbeing Champions to support mental health and wellbeing within the firm
• Agile/Flexi Working Policy
• Staff events
• A collaborative and engaging company culture

Equal Opportunities:

Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.