Corporate Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor for their Tunbridge Wells office, offering a salary range of £62k-£80k depending on experience. This full-time position is tailored for solicitors with 2-6 years PQE and includes high-quality corporate work within a collaborative setting. Ideal candidates will engage in complex cross-border transactions and have strong commercial acumen. This role offers strong mentoring and exposure to high-profile deals, balancing London-standard practices with an improved work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate/M&A practice, including cross-border work and complex transactions (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality corporate/M&A advisory on complex, cross-border transactions.
• Collaborate with specialists to deliver bespoke, commercially focused solutions.
• Support deal planning and execution to drive transactions efficiently.
• Contribute to a high-standard client service culture.

Skills

Commercial flair

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor with PQE level 2–6

Job description

Overview

Job title: Corporate Solicitor — Location: Tunbridge Wells — Salary: £62k-£80k - depending on experience — PQE Level: 2-6 — Contract Type: Permanent — Working Hours: Full-time

I'm working with a highly regarded Corporate/M&A team led by ex‑City partners. This group is known for their commercial approach, technical excellence and exceptional client service. The team advises a broad national and international client base, including mid-market companies, listed businesses and entrepreneurs. It is recognised for handling complex, cross-border, and market-leading transactions across acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, share capital reorganisations, and finance matters.

This opportunity is ideal for a solicitor seeking high‑quality corporate work within a collaborative environment that values clarity of advice, responsiveness and commercial thinking. You''ll work closely with specialists across various practice areas to create bespoke solutions to client issues, and the team is praised for its ability to drive transactions efficiently while communicating complex issues in a clear, client‑friendly way. Overall, this position is ideal for those seeking a London-standard Corporate practice with a better work-life balance, strong mentoring and development from leading partners and exposure to high‑profile deals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality corporate/M&A advisory on complex, cross-border transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, share capital reorganisations, and related finance matters.
• Collaborate with specialists across practice areas to deliver bespoke, commercially focused solutions and clear client communications.
• Support deal planning, execution, and execution-related project management to drive transactions efficiently.
• Contribute to a high-standard client service culture with strong mentoring and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with PQE level 2–6.
• Experience in corporate/M&A practice, including cross-border work and complex transactions (preferred).
• Strong commercial flair, clear communication, and ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Contact

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Kent or the Southeast, please contact Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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Equal Opportunities At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. We celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline.