Corporate/Commercial Solicitor

A prestigious Legal 500 firm with an award-winning Corporate/Commercial team is seeking a Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor or Partner to join them in their busy Eastbourne office. This role involves mentoring and leadership responsibilities within a well-established team supported by junior lawyers and administrative staff.

The successful Corporate/Commercial Solicitor will be responsible for a varied case load to include:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
2. Management buy-outs and buy-ins
3. Private equity investments
4. Corporate governance
5. Administration sales/purchases
6. Corporate restructuring
7. Shareholders' agreements
8. Joint ventures
9. IT licensing, support, and maintenance agreements
10. Terms and conditions of business
11. Agency and distribution agreements
12. Bespoke commercial contracts
13. Intellectual Property agreements/contracts/licenses (excluding trademarks or patent applications)

The successful Corporate/Commercial Solicitor will offer the following skillset/background:

Required Qualifications/Skills:

1. Experience: 4+ years PQE in corporate and/or commercial law from a quality law firm
2. Skills: Strong technical skills in line with experience, commercial awareness, excellent communication, and ideally some leadership or mentoring experience
3. Attributes: Career motivated and committed to personal and professional development

What's on Offer:

1. Competitive salary with regular reviews
2. Generous bonus structure
3. Extensive benefits package
4. Up to 50% home-working and flexible hours
5. Clear progression path to Partnership
6. Investment in professional development
7. Positive work culture with active social events and charity support

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to step into a role with significant responsibility and potential for growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Interested? Contact us today to arrange an interview as they are eager to fill this role quickly!