Corporate Solicitor- 4-6 years PQE -Bournemouth

Chadwick Nott; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours and hybrid working

25 days annual leave + holiday buy/sell scheme

Competitive pension and life assurance

Career development support and mentoring

Access to industry events

Job summary

A well-established regional law firm is seeking a Corporate Solicitor with 4-6 years' PQE to join their Bournemouth team. This full-time role focuses on high-quality corporate work, including advising on mergers and acquisitions. The position offers hybrid working options and a range of benefits, including 25 days annual leave and career development support.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years' PQE in corporate law.
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills.
• Proven business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions.
• Managing your own caseload.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Corporate law expertise

Interpersonal skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Corporate Solicitor- 4-6 years PQE -Bournemouth

Location: Bournemouth (Hybrid)
Type of Role: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, £65,000 to £80,000

Chadwick Nott are pleased to be working with a well-established regional law firm, currently seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join their highly regarded Corporate team. Based in the Bournemouth office, this is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with 4-6 years' PQE to work on high-quality, complex transactions from day one.

The Role
This is a dynamic and client-facing position, offering exposure to a broad range of corporate matters. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements
• Managing your own caseload and supporting senior team members on larger transactions
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Delivering commercially focused legal advice
• Contributing to business development and marketing initiatives
• Enhancing the firm's profile across the South Coast and beyond

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified Solicitor with:

• 4-6 years' PQE in corporate law
• A strong academic background and solid technical knowledge
• Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
• Proven business development experience
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• An existing network of referrers or the ability to bring clients (highly desirable)

Working Arrangements

• This is a full-time role based in the Bournemouth office, with hybrid working options available. The firm promotes a progressive and inclusive working culture, with a strong emphasis on career development and team wellbeing.

Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, the firm offers:

• Flexible hours and hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + holiday buy/sell scheme
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Career development support and mentoring
• Access to industry events and thought leadership initiatives
• Supportive leadership and inclusive culture

If you would like a confidential conversation about this opportunity, or are exploring your next career move, please contact:

[e-mail]
0117 917 1515
07711 799761
Olivia Reed | LinkedIn

Chadwick Nott is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion across the legal profession. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background. Where a level of experience is indicated, this is intended as a guideline only.

*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.*