Corporate Solicitor

Spire Solicitors LLP; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Norwich is seeking experienced solicitors with over 10 years PQE to join their Corporate Team. The role involves leading corporate transactions, developing strong client relationships, and driving business development initiatives. Candidates should demonstrate high work standards and an ability to thrive in a collaborative environment. This position offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Personal Development Plan

Agile/Flexi Working Policy

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in corporate/M&A work.
• Experience in multiple types of transactions and due diligence.
• Ability to work well in both a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in corporate transactions.
• Prepare transaction documentation.
• Develop strong working relationships across the firm.
• Contribute to innovative service identification.

Skills

Strong service orientation

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to develop strong relationships

Commercial approach

Initiative and proactivity

Education

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 planning within 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.