Corporate Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £75,000-£100,000 + bonus

Location: Central London (legal district)

High-quality deal flow + clear progression

If you're a Corporate Solicitor who enjoys variety, pace, and real responsibility, this is a strong move. Our client is growing its Corporate team and is looking for a solicitor who can run matters confidently, build trusted client relationships, and help strengthen the firm's corporate and commercial profile in London and beyond.

The Opportunity

You'll join a collaborative Corporate team in a busy, modern practice environment, working with a broad client base ranging from start-ups and SMEs through to larger businesses with national and international reach. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own caseload, with the support of a team that values quality, responsiveness, and commercial thinking.

The Work (Corporate & Commercial Matters)

You will advise on a varied caseload including:

• Business sales and purchases (share and asset deals)
• Shareholder agreements and related corporate governance matters
• Commercial contracts (including trading agreements and terms)
• Loan agreements and general financing documentation
• Wider corporate and commercial advisory work as required

Requirements (What We're Looking For)

To be considered, you should have:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
• Minimum 3+ years' PQE with UK corporate experience (either in private practice or an equivalent UK-based environment)
• Solid technical grounding across M&A / business acquisitions and disposals and core corporate documentation
• Confidence handling matters with appropriate supervision and managing deadlines in a busy team
• Strong client care and communication skills (written and verbal)
• A commercially minded approach and interest in understanding clients' businesses
• A proactive attitude to relationship-building and business development (not necessarily a following, but clear intent and capability)

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £75,000-£100,000 (guide range, dependent on experience)
• Bonus: Bonus arrangements available (to be agreed)
• Clear career progression as the corporate team grows (scope to increase responsibility and profile)
• High-quality, varied work with clients of different sizes and sectors
• A supportive, collaborative team culture with genuine opportunity to contribute to growth
• Autonomy to run matters and develop client relationships

Apply / Enquire (Confidential Discussion)

For a confidential conversation or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)

Email:

Send your CV and a brief note outlining your PQE, typical deal exposure (M&A/contracts), and current notice period.

Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.