Corporate Solicitor

LAW Absolute; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Top 500 law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join their award-winning Corporate & Commercial team in Farnborough. The role involves advising on mergers, acquisitions, and business disposals while supervising junior lawyers and supporting business development. Prominent features include a strong collaborative culture, competitive salary, and hybrid working flexibility. Ideal candidates should possess excellent drafting skills and proven corporate law experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

25 days holiday plus Christmas closure

Perkbox benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A, exits, equity, and debt investments.
• Proficient in drafting agreements and legal documents.
• Ability to apply complex legal principles practically.

Responsibilities

• Advise on mergers & acquisitions and business disposals.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
• Lead transactions and support business development.

Skills

Strong technical drafting skills

Attention to detail

Proven experience in corporate and commercial law

Proactive, solution-focused mindset

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a Top 500, Legal 500‑ranked law firm based in Farnborough, offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor / Fee Earner to join their award‑winning Corporate & Commercial team.

This is a firm recognised for its ambitious growth, collaborative culture, and commitment to excellence, working with a wide range of clients, from international listed companies and privately owned businesses to venture capital, private equity, and high‑net‑worth individuals. Many matters are cross‑border, providing exposure to complex, high‑value corporate transactions.

The Role

You will play a key role in the firm’s corporate practice, advising on:

• Mergers & acquisitions, exits, equity investments, and debt investments
• Asset purchases and sales, including drafting ancillary documentation
• Business disposals, due diligence, and completion processes
• Share purchase agreements, disclosure letters, articles of association, and shareholders’ agreements

Additionally, you will:

• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
• Support business development initiatives and client growth projects
• Lead on transactions where appropriate, showcasing both technical expertise and commercial awareness

What They’re Looking For

• Strong technical drafting skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law
• Ability to interpret and apply complex legal principles in practical scenarios
• A proactive, solution‑focused mindset

Why This Firm?

• Legal 500‑ranked Corporate & Commercial team
• Work on high‑profile and varied corporate matters across multiple sectors
• Supportive, collaborative culture with clear career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits, including pension, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits
• Free parking and hybrid working flexibility

If you are a Corporate lawyer looking for your next challenge in a Top 500 firm, contact us for a confidential conversation today.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.