Corporate Solicitor / Corporate Associate Solicitor

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Location: Chelmsford / Hybrid Working
Salary: up to £110,000+ Plus Bonus + Progression
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

• Salary very flexible depending on experience and capability.
• Hybrid working across Chelmsford and other essex offices.
• Clear progression to senior leadership and future Partnership.
• Direct mentoring and collaboration with experienced Corporate Partner.
• Genuine opportunity to supervise and help shape a growing team.
• High quality corporate transactions and commercial advisory work.
• Discretionary bonus linked to performance and contribution.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and professional membership support.
• Supportive, professional, and highly respected regional law firm.

This is a rare opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor or Corporate Associate Solicitor to step into a pivotal role within an established and growing Corporate & Commercial team.

The firm has built a strong reputation advising owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and growing companies on complex and high value corporate matters. The Corporate Partner is exceptionally well connected and continues to generate high quality work. What is needed now is a capable Corporate Solicitor who can become his trusted number two.

This is not simply another Corporate Solicitor role. This is an opportunity to become central to the teams future.

You will handle your own matters, support on larger transactions, supervise junior lawyers, and play a genuine role in shaping the departments growth.

This position offers the platform for a Corporate Solicitor to accelerate their career, gain broader responsibility, and position themselves for senior progression.

As a Corporate Solicitor, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing your own caseload of corporate transactions from start to finish.
• Advising on mergers and acquisitions, share sales and business disposals.
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements and corporate governance documents.
• Advising on company restructures and reorganisations.
• Supporting on larger and more complex transactions led by the Partner.
• Supervising and mentoring junior solicitors and trainees.
• Assisting with client relationship management and business development.
• Becoming a key part of the long term leadership structure.

You will join a close knit Corporate team consisting of a highly experienced Partner and ambitious junior lawyers.

This creates a genuine opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor to step into a senior role and bridge the gap between Partner and junior team members.

The firm offers a collaborative environment where Corporate Solicitors are trusted, supported, and given real responsibility.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of corporate matters rather than being restricted to narrow specialisms.

To be considered for this Corporate Solicitor role, you will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Ideally 3 to 6 years PQE in Corporate Law, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered.
• Experience managing corporate transactions independently.
• Strong technical knowledge of corporate and commercial law.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients.
• Interest in mentoring junior colleagues.
• Ambition to progress into a senior leadership role.

Candidates with business development experience or an existing network will be particularly attractive, although this is not essential.

This role offers genuine long term career progression.

The successful Corporate Solicitor will be positioned to become a senior figure within the department and play a key role in its continued growth.

This is an opportunity to build something meaningful within a respected and ambitious firm. xbpsjku

If you are a Corporate Solicitor or Corporate Associate Solicitor looking for a role offering better quality work, real progression, and genuine influence, apply now for a confidential discussion.