Senior Corporate-Commercial Solicitor (Hybrid) - M&A & PE

Simpson Judge; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Southampton seeks a Solicitor | Corporate Commercial with 1-6 years PQE. This role involves advising a diverse client base on complex corporate transactions, including M&A and shareholder agreements. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years of experience in corporate law. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a clear structure for career progression in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating constitutional and transactional documents.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage complex deals independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise a diverse range of clients across corporate transactions.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions, private equity deals, and joint ventures.
• Support company reorganisations and public market work.
• Lead and support complex corporate transactions with technical accuracy.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships within a team-oriented culture.

Skills

Corporate Commercial Law expertise

Mergers and acquisitions experience

Private equity deals knowledge

Client management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage complex deals

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

At least 3 years post-qualified experience

Job description

A leading legal firm in Southampton seeks a Solicitor | Corporate Commercial with 1-6 years PQE. This role involves advising a diverse client base on complex corporate transactions, including M&A and shareholder agreements. The ideal candidate is a qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years of experience in corporate law. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and a clear structure for career progression in a team-oriented environment.