Senior Corporate Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sunderland seeks an experienced Senior Corporate Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to manage corporate transactions including acquisitions, buy-outs, and restructuring, while building client relationships in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years PQE and a proven track record in corporate law.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads effectively.
• Confident in advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Corporate Team in corporate transactional work.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in business development efforts.

Skills

Client Service

Business Development

Corporate Transactions

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Education

5+ years PQE

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Senior Corporate Solicitor, sunderland, tyne and wear

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Client:

MFK Recruitment

Location:

sunderland, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you an experienced Senior Corporate Solicitor, ready to take the next step in your legal career?

MFK Recruitment are working with a leading full-service law firm who have a strong regional presence. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Senior Corporate solicitor to join its respected team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 5+ years PQE, to join a forward-thinking and supportive environment that places client service and professional development at its core.

Senior Corporate Solicitor - The Role:

• Support and oversee the Corporate Team in delivering a full range of corporate transactional work.
• Ideally bring an existing portfolio of high-quality corporate matters.
• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service and communication.
• Actively participate in business development efforts both within the Corporate Team and across the wider firm.

Senior Corporate Solicitor - Types of Corporate Matters Involved:

• Business and share acquisitions and disposals
• Management buy-outs (MBOs)
• Corporate refinancing and restructuring
• Advising investee companies on legal and strategic matters
• Group reorganisations and intra-group transfers
• Share buybacks and capital restructuring

Senior Corporate Solicitor - Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience handling corporate transactions, including business and share acquisitions and disposals.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the capability to manage complex caseloads and large-scale projects effectively.
• Ambitious and growth-oriented, with a drive to contribute to the firm’s development and long-term success.
• Confident in advising a wide range of clients, including senior stakeholders such as Directors and CEOs.
• Committed to delivering exceptional client service and building lasting professional relationships.