Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate Solicitor

Southampton | 1+ PQE | International Law firm | £60,000+

We are working with a highly regarded commercial law firm seeking a talented Corporate Lawyer (1+ PQE) to join its Tier 1 Legal 500 Corporate team in Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and ambitious practice advising a broad range of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and corporate clients on high-quality transactional and advisory work.

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, taking an active role in transactions from inception through to completion. The position offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to a diverse client base.

Your day to day will include:

• Mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset sales and purchases
• Joint ventures and strategic business partnerships
• Private equity and investment transactions
• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
• Shareholder arrangements and governance matters
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and ancillary agreements
• Conducting and overseeing legal due diligence exercises
• Supporting business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships

Candidate Requirements:

• Solid training and experience within Corporate Law
• A minimum of 1-8 years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate team (wider PQE may be considered dependant on experience)
• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters
• Experience managing transactions and client relationships with appropriate supervision
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive attitude towards business development and networking

The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and collaborative team undertaking a broad range of quality corporate work for regional, national and international clients.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Hybrid working with 3 days from home – accommodating & flexible work life balance to suit you.
• Clear progression structure through to equity partnership
• Lucrative bonus scheme with multiple earning routes
• Achievable billing targets with bonus potential of up to 20%
• High-quality and varied corporate work
• A supportive and collegiate culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV or contact Cait in confidence for further information at Cait.woodrow-[email protected]