Corporate Solicitor

SaccoMann; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Professional development

Private healthcare

Staff discounts

Job summary

SaccoMann in Preston is seeking a corporate solicitor with 2+ years PQE to join our collaborative corporate team. You will handle a diverse caseload including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, demergers, and company buybacks, contributing to high-quality client service.

This role offers clear progression, a supportive culture, and opportunities to work on complex transactions alongside experienced colleagues in a regional firm committed to excellence and professional development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience handling mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and shareholder arrangements.
• Ability to manage own caseload and meet deadlines.
• Strong client care and integrity in line with the SRA Code.
• Team player with interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload including M&A, shareholder agreements, demergers, and buybacks.
• Contribute to firm growth and client service.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A experience

Shareholder agreements

Time management

Client service

Job description

Are you an ambitious Corporate Solicitor seeking a role that combines a dynamic work environment with clear progression paths? Our client, a reputable law firm based in Preston, Lancashire, is looking for a talented professional with 2 to 5 years PQE to join their collaborative corporate team. This is an opportunity to advance your career while enjoying a supportive firm culture committed to excellence and client service.

About The Firm

Our client offers a comprehensive range of legal services across various sectors, with a strong presence in Lancashire and a growing national client base. Recognised for their approachable professionalism, they strive to deliver practical and efficient legal advice. Their ethos centres on client satisfaction, teamwork, and continuous professional development, ensuring their staff succeed and thrive within a positive working environment.

About The Role

The successful candidate will be fully integrated into the firm’s corporate team, handling a diverse caseload including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, demergers, and company buybacks.

What Is On Offer?

• Full-time position with a competitive salary for the region
• A conveniently located office in Preston
• Opportunities to work on complex corporate transactions alongside experienced senior colleagues
• A supportive environment fostering professional growth and success

The Ideal Candidate

They are looking for a Corporate solicitor who:

• Has 2+years PQE within a corporate department
• Possesses experience handling a range of corporate transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, demergers, and shareholder arrangements
• Can manage own caseload effectively, with a good track record of meeting deadlines and generating fee income
• Demonstrates excellent client care skills and professional integrity in line with the SRA Code
• Is a team player, eager to develop their skills and contribute to firm growth
• Ideally, has some experience with business development activities to build client relationships

What’s In It For You

• Competitive annual leave entitlement including bank holidays, with length-of-service increases
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progressionProfit sharing scheme and long service awards
• Private healthcare options and wellness benefits including mental health support
• Discounted firm services and retail/gym memberships
• Flexible benefits such as annual leave purchase scheme and volunteer days