Corporate Solicitor

Position: Corporate Solicitor (Permanent)
Job Title:

Corporate Solicitor
Salary: circa £50,000 - £85,000 DOE & PQE + bonus.

Hours:

Full time

Location:

Southampton, hybrid after probation.

Job Reference: CWS
453

Join a top tier law firm based in Southampton with a strong corporate team advising a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, private equity investors, and larger organisations. They are seeking a skilled Corporate Solicitor to join their team to work on varied corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A, private equity deals, reorganisations, and corporate governance matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Handle a broad range of corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, disposals, private equity investments, company reorganisations, and shareholder arrangements.

* Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents including share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, articles of association, and commercial contracts.

* Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.

* Prepare and review loan documentation and security agreements, including personal guarantees.

* Conduct due diligence exercises and prepare reports to assist clients with transactional decisions.

* Support company secretarial matters such as share allotments, transfers, and filings.

* Manage multiple client matters with attention to detail and to agreed deadlines.

* Collaborate effectively within the team and engage with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

REQUIRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Qualified solicitor with 2+ years post-qualification (England & Wales) experience in corporate law

* Experience in M&A, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters.

* Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of corporate documents.

* Ability to provide pragmatic advice tailored to client business needs.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

* Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

* Proactive approach and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.

IN RETURN:

* Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.

* Endless professional and personal development

* Modern Law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.

* Up to 30 days holiday + bank.

* Private health

* Life assurance

* Discounted retail, health and professional services

* Many more

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ (url removed)