Corporate Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate/LD

Harrison Drury; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Employee bonus scheme

Medicash health benefits cash plan

Paid time off for voluntary work

Job summary

Harrison-Drury, a market-leading firm of solicitors, is recruiting a Corporate Solicitor (1+ PQE) for the Stoke office. You will manage your own caseload, handling mergers, acquisitions, business sales and purchases alongside a collaborative team.

The role offers exposure to high-quality transactions, strong client relationships and opportunities for progression within a supportive, flexible environment. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years' PQE in Corporate law.
• Experience managing own matters.
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, business sales and purchases.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Desire to contribute to business development and networking.

Responsibilities

• Manage own corporate caseload with senior support when needed.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, business sales and company purchases.
• Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements and corporate documents.
• Provide corporate governance and advisory support to clients.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Drafting

Client relationships

Education

Law degree

Tools

None

Job description

Harrison-Drury is a market-leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to work for, for the third-year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to work for in the Law sector — achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people-focused workplace.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Corporate Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join our highly regarded Corporate team based in our Stoke office. We are keen to hear from Solicitors at a range of levels.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious solicitor to join a growing team, working closely with a broad range of businesses from owner-managed companies and SMEs through to larger corporate organisations. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-quality transactions, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues on more complex transactions and matters. The role offers excellent exposure to a varied range of corporate work and genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your work will include:

• Mergers and acquisitions.
• Business sales and purchases.
• Company formations, restructures and corporate reorganisations.
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements.
• Corporate governance and general company law advice.
• Supporting clients throughout transactions from instruction to completion.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver the best possible service to clients.
• Contributing to business development, networking and marketing initiatives.

About You

• A minimum of 1 years' PQE within Corporate law.
• Experience managing their own matters.
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, business sales and purchases.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• A desire to be involved in business development and networking activities.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy
• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)
• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence
• Free individual or mirror Wills
• Employee referral scheme
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning, people-focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.