Corporate Solicitor 2-8PQE

Simpson Judge Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 2-8 years PQE to join their Bristol office. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £90,000 and involves handling high-value corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions. The opportunity provides a dynamic team environment with mentorship, professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 27 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 2-8 years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience in mergers, acquisitions, or corporate restructurings.
• Proactive, self-motivated with a commitment to career progression.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance.
• Support cross-border transactions.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements

Communication skills

Strong commercial awareness

Project management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales)

Job description

Overview

Corporate Solicitor 2-8 PQE

Salary: Up to £90,000

Location: Bristol | hybrid 2 in the office 3 from home flexible.

Hours: Full time

Top Ranked Legal 500 firm. We are seeking a skilled corporate solicitor to join a dynamic team handling high-value, complex corporate matters. This role offers exposure to a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings, with opportunities for professional growth, hands-on experience, and clear career progression in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a wide range of high-value, complex corporate matters, including mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and restructurings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, providing strategic solutions for clients across joint ventures, financing, and shareholder arrangements.
• Advise on corporate governance, company secretarial matters, and compliance with regulatory and listing requirements.
• Support cross-border transactions and provide guidance on partnerships, LLPs, and professional practice structures.
• Gain hands-on experience with senior partners on high-value deals while following a clear career progression toward senior roles and potential partnership.
• Thrive in a dynamic, supportive team environment with mentorship, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Experience Required

• Qualifeid Solicitor or equivalent (England & Wales) with 2-8 years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructurings, or private equity transactions.
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and committed to career progression.

Benefits

BENEFITS - one of the best on the market

• Up to 27 days holiday + bank + option to buy and sell + special occasion leave (birthday/wedding etc)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Private medical and dental insurance + Healthcare cashplan + income protection
• Various other perks and discounts including legal services, gym discounts, shops, season tickets etc.
• Many more.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity or others available, apply below or email cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpson Judge.co.uk