Job Description

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
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