Corporate Solicitor (1+ PQE) - Cheltenham

Chadwick Nott - South West and South Wales; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Corporate Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join its growing Corporate & Commercial team in Cheltenham. You will advise entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, investors and high-net-worth individuals on a broad range of high-quality transactions.

You'll handle mergers and acquisitions, share agreements and governance matters, while enjoying strong career development, client contact and a collaborative firm culture that values high standards and practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor status with at least 1 year’s PQE in Corporate Law.
• Experience advising on corporate transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, business disposals, management buyouts and group reorganisations.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate documentation (share purchase agreements, investment agreements, shareholders' agreements).
• Supporting clients with company formations, governance matters and ongoing compliance obligations.
• Managing due diligence exercises and coordinating transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser.
• Contributing to networking and business development initiatives.

Skills

Corporate law knowledge

Drafting & negotiation

Client communication

Time management

Job description

Corporate Solicitor (1+ PQE) - Cheltenham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor to join a highly regarded commercial law firm with a strong reputation for advising entrepreneurial businesses, owner-managed companies, investors and high-net-worth individuals.

Working as part of a collaborative Corporate & Commercial team, you'll advise on a broad range of high-quality transactions while gaining exposure to an impressive client base and excellent career development opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, business disposals, management buyouts, group reorganisations and employee ownership trusts.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of corporate documentation, including share purchase agreements, investment agreements and shareholders' agreements.
• Supporting clients with company formations, corporate governance matters and ongoing compliance obligations.
• Managing due diligence exercises and coordinating transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, becoming a trusted adviser to businesses and stakeholders.
• Contributing to networking and business development initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

You'll ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor status with at least 1 year's PQE in Corporate Law.
• Experience advising on a range of corporate transactions.
• Strong technical knowledge of company law and transactional work.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• The confidence to manage matters independently while working collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage competing deadlines.

Why Join?

• Join a respected and growing Corporate & Commercial team.
• Work on a varied and high-quality caseload for ambitious businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Enjoy genuine client contact and the opportunity to take ownership of your matters.
• Access strong career progression opportunities within a successful and expanding firm.
• Benefit from a supportive environment where your contribution is recognised and encouraged.

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.