Sellick Partnership is excited to be working with a Legal 500 law firm who are looking for a Corporate Solicitor to join their team in Colchester.
Your responsibilities will include:
Advise clients on corporate legal matters including company law, governance, and regulatory compliance.Handle mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures from initial structuring through to completion.Draft, review, and negotiate key corporate documents such as share purchase agreements (SPAs), shareholder agreements, articles of association, and NDAs.Conduct and manage legal due diligence exercises and provide clear reports on findings.Advise on corporate restructures, reorganisations, and group structuring.Support clients with equity investments, venture capital transactions, and private equity deals.Liaise with tax advisers, accountants, and other professionals to coordinate transactional work.Provide guidance on directors' duties, company secretarial matters, and corporate compliance.Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and service delivery.
The successful candidate:
3 + years PQE in corporate law.Proven experience handling mergers and acquisitions, share sales/purchases, and corporate restructures.Strong understanding of company law, corporate governance, and regulatory frameworks.Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of corporate documents (e.g., SPAs, shareholders' agreements, articles of association).Experience in managing due diligence processes and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.Commercial awareness and ability to deliver practical, business-focused legal advice.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.High level of attention to detail and accuracy.Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
In exchange, the firm is offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, as well as progression opportunities.
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