Corporate Solicitor

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Job Title: Corporate Solicitor
Salary: circa £65,000 – £95,000 DOE & PQE + bonus.
Hours: Full time
Location: Bournemouth hybrid after probation.

Job Reference: CWS453

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 @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk

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Location:
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£125,000 - £150,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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