Corporate Solicitor- 5 years PQE
Posted 10 hours 20 minutes ago by LAW Absolute
We're currently working with a highly regarded Legal 500 / Top 500 firm based in the Hampshire/Surrey region, seeking a Senior Corporate Solicitor to join their award-winning Corporate and Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced corporate lawyer to work on complex, high profile transactions while developing their career in a supportive and ambitious environment.
The Role:You will be advising clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including share sales and purchases, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, shareholders' agreements, and company option schemes. You will also have the opportunity to work with a strong client base across the financial services and accountancy sectors, providing commercially focused, practical advice on corporate governance and transactional matters.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead or support corporate transactions, including share sales, acquisitions, disposals, and group reorganisations
- Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, SPAs, disclosure letters, and ancillary agreements
- Prepare and manage shareholder agreements, LLP agreements, and employee share/option schemes
- Conduct and oversee legal due diligence, ensuring compliance and smooth transaction delivery
- Provide advice on corporate governance matters and support clients across all stages of deals
- 5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law
- Strong technical drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Experience with corporate matters in financial services or accountancy is highly desirable
- Proactive, commercially minded, and collaborative in approach
- Competitive salary and Fee Earner bonus scheme
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, 25 days' holiday plus Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits
- Opportunity to grow and develop within a highly regarded Corporate & Commercial team
If you're a detail oriented corporate lawyer looking to take the next step in your career with a top tier firm, this could be the perfect opportunity.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.