Job Description
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:
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.