Corporate Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded Legal 500 ranked firm in Reading is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join their expanding team. The role involves advising on a range of corporate transactions, building strong client relationships, and providing strategic legal advice, all within a supportive environment that encourages professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to development and growth.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on business sales, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Lead or support complex transactions.
• Provide clear, commercial, and practical legal advice.
• Draft and review governance documents.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Education

2+ years PQE in Corporate Law

Job description

We are currently working with a well regarded, Legal 500 ranked firm in Reading 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.

Apply Now

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

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.