Corporate Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Southampton seeks a Solicitor | Corporate Commercial with 1-6 years PQE. This role involves advising a diverse client base on complex corporate transactions, including M&A and shareholder agreements. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years of experience in corporate law. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a clear structure for career progression in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating constitutional and transactional documents.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage complex deals independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise a diverse range of clients across corporate transactions.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, and joint ventures.
• Support company reorganisations and public market work.
• Lead and support complex corporate transactions with technical accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within a team-oriented culture.

Skills

Corporate Commercial Law expertise

Mergers and acquisitions experience

Private equity deals knowledge

Client management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex deals

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

At least 3 years post-qualified experience

Job description

Job Title : Solicitor | Corporate Commercial 1 – 6 PQE

Salary : £60K - ~ £85K

Hours : Full time

Location : Southampton, hybrid flexible working to accommodate you and the firms needs.

Job Reference : CWS453

Join a top tier corporate team with a strong presence across the South East, advising a diverse client base including start-ups, SMEs, international businesses, and publicly listed companies. You’ll handle complex corporate transactions such as M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements, as well as company reorganisations and public market work like AIM flotations.

Working within a high-performing, collaborative team, you’ll lead sophisticated deals requiring technical expertise and commercial insight. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious solicitors seeking career growth in a prestigious firm that values both teamwork and autonomy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will advise a diverse range of clients, including start-ups, SMEs, international companies, and publicly listed firms, across a broad spectrum of corporate transactions and non-transactional matters.
• You will handle mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements, while drafting and reviewing key constitutional documents such as articles of association.
• The role also includes supporting company reorganisations, demergers, and reconstructions, as well as advising on commercial lending, security, and business financing and refinancing. You will have the opportunity to work on AIM flotations, takeovers, and other public company matters.
• You will lead and support complex corporate transactions with a strong focus on technical accuracy and commercial practicality, managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships is essential, alongside collaborating closely with senior colleagues and contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture.
• Acting for a variety of clients, including private equity and VCT funds, founders, management teams, and funders, you will be involved in significant regional deals.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with experience in Corporate Commercial Law, at least 6 month seat.
• Ideally you will be at least 3 years post qualified with solid experience in corporate law advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements.
• Experience drafting and negotiating constitutional and transactional documents.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage complex deals independently.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with competing priorities.

IN RETURN

• A competitive salary package - negotiable depending on experience.
• Flexible working. The firm is happy to accommodate a 4-day working week and offers a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 from home), though flexibility can be discussed in more detail at the interview. Finding the right person and experience is key.
• A clear career progression structure with commitment to promote from within – you’ll have clear opportunities to progress and develop at every stage of your career Associate Solicitor - Senior Associate - Legal Director - Partner (Fixed Share) - Equity Partner.
• A supportive, friendly, and professional team environment where your contribution is valued.
• Company benefits including a competitive pension scheme and other perks which can be given in more detail once an application is made.

For more details please contact : cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk