Senior Corporate Solicitor/Legal Director

Chadwick Nott; England; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Reading is seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor/Legal Director with 8+ years PQE. This role involves handling M&A and restructuring transactions, ensuring clients receive commercially focused advice. The firm prioritizes work-life balance and offers the opportunity for career progression within a collaborative environment. The salary range is competitive, between £75k and £95k, based on experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Corporate Solicitor.
• Proven ability to manage M&A and restructuring projects.

Responsibilities

• Join a leading regional firm with a market-leading corporate team.
• Advise on M&A and restructuring transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a seamless service.

Skills

Handling M&A projects

Providing commercially focused advice

Education

PQE 8+ as a Corporate Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Corporate Solicitor/Legal Director
Location: Reading
Salary: £75k-£95k - depending on experience
PQE Level: 8+
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

Responsibilities

• A great opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a leading regional firm and its market-leading corporate team.
• The corporate practice is widely recognised for its expertise in M&A and restructuring transactions, typically valued between £3m and £30m, with the capability to advise on both smaller and larger projects across the UK and internationally.
• Clients range from owner-managed businesses through to large corporates, with instructions generated from a long-established network of referrals, recommendations, and professional contacts.
• Working alongside highly regarded colleagues, you will benefit from genuine cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring clients receive a seamless and commercially focused service.
• The firm offers both flexibility and work-life balance, while providing a platform for progression and autonomy.
• Overall, for a senior lawyer seeking to make a role their own within a respected, ambitious practice, this represents a standout opportunity.

Qualifications / Requirements

• PQE 8+; experience as a Corporate Solicitor at a senior level.
• Ability to handle M&A and restructuring projects and provide commercially focused advice.

How to apply

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the Southeast in general, please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott:

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Equal opportunities: At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.