Corporate Solicitor

Corporate SolicitorLocation:Flexible across multiple offices in Lincolnshire and the MidlandsSalary:Competitive, dependent on experienceOverviewA well-established regional law firm with a broad commercial client base is seeking a confident, proactive, and commercially minded Corporate Solicitor. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work across a wide range of transactional and non-contentious corporate matters while contributing to business development initiatives.The RoleThe successful candidate will work on a broad corporate caseload, including:

• Mergers, acquisitions, and buyouts
• Corporate restructures and company setups
• Corporate governance matters, including shareholders, members, and options agreements
• Franchise acquisition, sale, and development
• Distribution agreements
• Intellectual property matters
• Shareholder, director, and investor rights
• Corporate finance and data protection

Experience inconstruction law, charity law, or consumer law (including consumer credit)would be advantageous.You will also work in line with the departments Marketing Policy to enhance the reputation of the corporate team and develop new business opportunities.Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of service for existing clients
• Develop the corporate department in line with marketing policy
• Produce fee income in line with targets and objectives
• Maintain and enhance up-to-date legal skills
• Financial control of caseload, including billing and cash flow management
• Perform fee-earning work accurately and reliably, in accordance with company quality and risk procedures

Person SpecificationEssential

• Qualified solicitor with experience managing a busy corporate caseload
• Broad experience across mainstream corporate matters
• Good computer literacy, including case management systems
• Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Understanding of AML Regulations and Solicitors Account Rules
• Excellent communication skills
• Client relationship management and development skills
• Desire to provide a high-quality service
• Marketing and business development experience
• Presentation and public speaking skills

Desirable

• Experience in construction law, charity law, or consumer law (including consumer credit)

Attributes

• Proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• High level of integrity
• Hardworking and client-focused

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discount on legal and wealth management fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme option
• Employee Assistance Programme