Corporate Solicitor (NQ)

JR United Kingdom; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked law firm in Inverness is looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their prestigious team. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality corporate matters like M&A and commercial contracts. Candidates should have over 1 year of PQE in Corporate law and strong drafting and communication skills. With a supportive culture and a clear route to progression including Partnership, this is an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous bonus structure

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible hybrid working

Mentorship and training

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ PQE with relevant experience in Corporate law.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to client issues.
• Enthusiastic about building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead on high-quality corporate matters.
• Manage client relationships early in your career.
• Work on M&A, equity investments, and commercial contracts.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

M&A experience

Excellent drafting skills

Client-focused approach

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Looking to take the next step in your career as a Corporate Solicitor?

This is a rare opportunity to join a top-ranked L500 firm in Inverness, working alongside leading experts on high-quality transactions.

With a strong pipeline of work, clear progression and a supportive culture, it's an ideal move for someone ready to grow their career in a dynamic and respected team.

Role

Join one of Scotland’s most prestigious and forward-thinking law firms as a Corporate Solicitor in their highly regarded Inverness office.

Recognised by the Legal 500, the Corporate team advises a wide-ranging client base, including entrepreneurs, SMEs, owner-managed businesses and multinational corporations.

In this role, you will support and lead on a variety of high-quality, locally rooted corporate matters, including M&A, equity investments, commercial contracts, company structuring, scale-ups and more.

You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of transactions and have the opportunity to manage your own client relationships early on.

Get the opportunity to work alongside market-leading Partners, known for their expertise and mentorship, in a vibrant and collaborative team.

This is a role that promises dynamic work, high levels of responsibility and an environment where your career can truly flourish.

Your Experience

• 1+ years’ PQE with relevant experience in Corporate law
• Strong foundation in M&A, company law and commercial transactions
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Client-focused with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Enthusiastic about developing specialist corporate expertise and building long-term relationships
• Work in a L500 ranked Corporate team known for excellence and innovation
• Excellent training, mentorship and a clearly defined route to progression, including Partnership
• High-quality, varied workload combining national reach with deep local roots
• Flexible hybrid working and a firm-wide commitment to employee wellbeing
• Competitive salary with a generous bonus structure and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture

If you’d like to explore this opportunity further, please contact Tilly Scott at [emailprotected] / 0131 460 7747 for a confidential discussion.