Job Title: Corporate Solicitor
Salary: circa £50,000 - £85,000 DOE & PQE + bonus.
Hours: Full time
Location: Southampton, hybrid after probation.

Job Reference: CWS453

Join a top tier law firm based in Southampton with a strong corporate team advising a wide range of clients, including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, private equity investors, and larger organisations. They are seeking a skilled Corporate Solicitor to join their team to work on varied corporate and commercial transactions, including M&A, private equity deals, reorganisations, and corporate governance matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES
* Handle a broad range of corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, disposals, private equity investments, company reorganisations, and shareholder arrangements.
* Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents including share purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, articles of association, and commercial contracts.
* Provide advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
* Prepare and review loan documentation and security agreements, including personal guarantees.
* Conduct due diligence exercises and prepare reports to assist clients with transactional decisions.
* Support company secretarial matters such as share allotments, transfers, and filings.
* Manage multiple client matters with attention to detail and to agreed deadlines.
* Collaborate effectively within the team and engage with clients to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Qualified solicitor with 2+ years post-qualification (England & Wales) experience in corporate law
* Experience in M&A, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters.
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of corporate documents.
* Ability to provide pragmatic advice tailored to client business needs.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
* Proactive approach and comfortable working independently and collaboratively.


IN RETURN:
* Hybrid working options to support flexibility and work-life balance.
* Endless professional and personal development
* Modern Law firm recognised for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture with a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and employee wellbeing through innovative and holistic health initiatives.
* Up to 30 days holiday + bank.
* Private health
* Life assurance
* Discounted retail, health and professional services
* Many more


For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk