Corporate Solicitor- 5 years PQE

LAW Absolute; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Farnborough is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Solicitor to join its Corporate and Commercial team. This role involves advising clients on a range of corporate matters, leading transactions, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates should have over 5 years PQE in corporate/commercial law, excellent drafting skills, and a proactive approach. The position offers a competitive salary, Fee Earner bonus scheme, and hybrid working options within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fee Earner bonus scheme

Hybrid working flexibility

Comprehensive benefits package

25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure

Perkbox benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law.
• Strong technical drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with corporate matters in financial services or accountancy is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support corporate transactions including share sales and acquisitions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence.

Skills

Technical drafting skills

Attention to detail

Commercially minded

Collaborative approach

Education

5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law

Job description

We’re currently working with a highly regarded Legal 500 / Top 500 firm based in the Hampshire/Surrey region, seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor to join their award-winning Corporate and Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer to work on complex, high‑profile transactions while developing their career in a supportive and ambitious environment.

The Role:

You will be advising clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including share sales and purchases, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, shareholders’ agreements, and company option schemes. You will also have the opportunity to work with a strong client base across the financial services and accountancy sectors, providing commercially focused, practical advice on corporate governance and transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support corporate transactions, including share sales, acquisitions, disposals, and group reorganisations
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, SPAs, disclosure letters, and ancillary agreements
• Prepare and manage shareholder agreements, LLP agreements, and employee share/option schemes
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence, ensuring compliance and smooth transaction delivery
• Provide advice on corporate governance matters and support clients across all stages of deals

Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law
• Strong technical drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with corporate matters in financial services or accountancy is highly desirable
• Proactive, commercially minded, and collaborative in approach

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and Fee Earner bonus scheme
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, 25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits
• Opportunity to grow and develop within a highly regarded Corporate & Commercial team

If you’re a detail‑oriented corporate lawyer looking to take the next step in your career with a top‑tier firm, this could be the perfect opportunity.

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.