Corporate Solicitor - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Join Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management as a Corporate Solicitor. We are a leading "Top 200" law firm, established in 1856, offering wealth management services across Lincolnshire and the Midlands.
Benefits
* Generous holiday entitlements
* Staff discount on legal and wealth‑management fees
* Income protection
* Life assurance at 3× salary
* Salary Exchange Pension Scheme option
* Employee Assistance Programme
The Role
We are looking for a confident, proactive and organised Corporate Solicitor. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, commercially aware, and will actively engage in business development activities, expanding our practice into new areas.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high levels of service to existing clients
* Develop the corporate department in line with the marketing policy
* Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives
* Maintain and enhance legal skills
* Financial control, especially cash flow
* Perform fee‑earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm’s quality and risk procedures
Key Skill Areas
* Mergers, acquisitions and buyouts
* Corporate restructures and setups
* Corporate governance, shareholders’ agreements, options and members’ agreements
* Franchise acquisition, sale and development
* Distribution agreements
* Intellectual property
* Shareholder, director and investor rights
* Corporate finance
* Data protection
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified solicitor
* Previous experience managing a busy corporate caseload
* Experienced in all mainstream corporate matters
* Good computer literacy, including case‑management systems
* Clear understanding of AML regulations and Solicitors’ Account Rules
Competencies
* Confidence in managing own caseload
* Strong planning and organisational skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to create and nurture client relationships at all levels
* Marketing and business development skills
* Presentation and public‑speaking skills
* Proactive and positive attitude
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* High level of integrity
Working Hours & Location
Hours: 09:00 – 17:15 Monday to Friday (36.25 hours per week). Location: Flexible.
Salary
Salary depends on experience.
How to Apply
Please email your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@chattertons.com
Chattertons recognises the importance of providing equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy, which sets out its position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
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