Corporate Solicitor (2PQE+)

CRA Legal; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal practice in Sheffield is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with at least 2 years of PQE to join their business and corporate team. The successful candidate will manage corporate transactions, draft agreements, and support clients on corporate issues in a collaborative environment, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with bonus and benefits

Opportunity to work on varied and high-profile corporate matters

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 2 years' PQE in corporate or commercial law.
• Demonstrable experience in M&A transactions, governance, or corporate finance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Client-focused approach with excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative professional environment.
• Ambitious and keen to grow within a forward-thinking regional firm.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate transactions from start to finish, including M&A, share capital reorganisations, and governance matters.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, articles of association, and other commercial documentation.
• Support clients with corporate structuring, investment rounds, and funding arrangements.
• Collaborate internally with colleagues across insolvency, property, and dispute resolution teams for integrated client solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery.
• Stay updated on corporate legislation and market trends to advise proactively.

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client-focused approach

Organisational abilities

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Corporate Solicitor (2?PQE+)
Sheffield
Up to £70,000 + benefits
Full Time, Permanent

About the Firm & Role
A leading, customer?centric legal practice in Sheffield is seeking a 2PQE+ Corporate Solicitor to join their expanding business and corporate team. The firm since its inception has and earned a strong reputation in corporate law, insolvency, business recovery, dispute resolution, and commercial property
You'll work from their centrally located Sheffield office, joining a collaborative and skilled team that serves professionals, SMEs, and larger enterprises. The focus is on delivering practical, responsive, and commercially astute legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate transactions from start to finish, including M&A, share capital reorganisations, and governance matters.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, articles of association, and other commercial documentation.
• Support clients with corporate structuring, investment rounds, and funding arrangements.
• Collaborate internally with colleagues across insolvency, property, and dispute resolution teams for integrated client solutions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery.
• Stay updated on corporate legislation and market trends to advise proactively.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with minimum 2 years' PQE in corporate or commercial law.
• Demonstrable experience in M&A transactions, governance, or corporate finance.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Client-focused approach with excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative professional environment.
• Ambitious and keen to grow within a forward-thinking regional firm.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with bonus and benefits package.
• Central Sheffield office in a well-established legal practice.
• Opportunity to work on varied and high-profile corporate matters.
• Supportive team environment with real prospects for career development.
• Professional development including opportunities to further specialise in areas such as employment, insolvency, or dispute resolution.

How to Apply
To apply, please click the apply button. For a confidential discussion, contact Ross Roberts on 0114?241?8030.
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