Corporate Solicitor (2-4PQE)

• Opportunity for growth and development
• Top tier work

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious, award-winning law firm recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2025 and shortlisted for multiple national legal awards. Known for its excellence, inclusive culture, and high-quality work, the firm offers a rare combination of City-calibre transactions and regional lifestyle.

Job Description

We're seeking a technically strong and commercially minded Associate to join a leading corporate team in Guildford. You'll advise a diverse client base-from FTSE 100 companies to high-growth ventures-on a broad range of matters including:

• Mid-market M&A (buy and sell side)
• Private equity and venture capital deals
• Corporate restructurings and rationalisations
• Joint ventures and shareholder agreements
• General corporate advisory work
• Cross-border transactions and inward investment
• Share incentives (in collaboration with employment and tax teams)

You'll be supported by a full-service team including specialists in tax, employment, pensions, real estate, banking, IP, and regulatory law. The team recently closed 30 deals in 30 days with a combined value of nearly £1bn, showcasing its exceptional transactional capability.

The Successful Applicant

We welcome applications from lawyers with 2 4 years' PQE who are:

• Technically strong with excellent drafting skills
• Commercially aware and client focused
• Enthusiastic about a broad corporate practice
• Strong communicators and team players
• Academically accomplished with relevant experience
• Whether you're coming from a City firm or a leading regional practice, this is a chance to step up and take on varied, challenging work in a supportive environment.

What's on Offer

• 5% employer pension contribution
• Discretionary profit share and performance bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Permanent health and life assurance
• Travel cost contribution or parking reimbursement
• Enhanced parental pay
• Cash plan for everyday medical costs