Corporate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded legal firm in Oxford is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with over 2 years PQE in Corporate Law. The role involves advising on mergers and acquisitions, managing complex transactions, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will be proactive and detail-oriented, capable of handling various legal matters independently. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression, promoting an inclusive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 2 + years PQE in Corporate Law.
• Excellent at building client relationships and explaining legal matters clearly.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Business-minded with a proactive approach to development and growth.
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and strong at problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Advise on business sales, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Lead or support complex transactions.
• Support internal restructuring and group reorganisations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide clear and practical legal advice.

Skills

Client relationship building

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Proactive development

Education

2 + years PQE in Corporate Law

Job description

We are currently working with a well regarded, Legal 500 ranked firm that is looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced corporate law professional to join an expanding and supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Advise on business sales, mergers, and acquisitions (typical deal value £3M-£30M).
• Lead or support complex transactions depending on size and client needs.
• Support internal restructuring, group reorganisations, and demergers.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, often through referrals.
• Provide clear, commercial, and practical legal advice.
• Assist clients with raising funds through private equity or venture capital.
• Represent investors and founders in funding rounds and management buyouts.
• Advise on banking matters, including loan agreements, securities, and refinancing.
• Work with banks and borrowers on funding for acquisitions or developments.
• Help clients navigate financial distress, insolvency, and business recovery.
• Work with administrators, lenders, and directors on turnaround strategies.
• Draft and review governance documents such as shareholder agreements, articles, and partnership terms.
• Advise on share buy-backs, capital changes, and general corporate compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues across specialties to deliver a joined-up service.

The successful candidate:

• 2 + years PQE in Corporate Law.
• Excellent at building client relationships and explaining legal matters clearly.
• Able to manage a diverse caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Business-minded with a proactive approach to development and growth.
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and strong at problem-solving.

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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