Job Title: Corporate Solicitor Salary: circa £50,000 - £85,000 DOE & PQE bonus. Hours: Full time Location: Southampton, hybrid after probation. Job Reference: CWS453 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 @ (url removed)