Key Responsibilities
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1. Supporting on M&A transactions, both acquisitions and disposals, from initial term sheets to completion
2. Advising on private equity investment and related structuring
3. Drafting and negotiating a range of corporate and commercial agreements, including shareholder agreements, SPAs, NDAs, and joint venture documents
4. Providing legal input on group restructures and corporate governance matters
5. Working collaboratively across departments including finance, compliance, and investment teams
6. Instructing and managing relationships with external counsel where required
7. Contributing to risk management and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory obligations
About You:
UK-qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in corporate law (strong experience in private practice or prior in-house welcome)
Solid background in M&A, private equity, and company structuring
Able to manage transactions independently while knowing when to escalate or collaborate
Commercially minded, proactive, and confident in advising senior stakeholders
Comfortable in a fast-moving and evolving environment
Looking for long-term career development within a forward-thinking business
What’s On Offer:
8. A highly competitive salary – above market rate
9. A flexible hybrid working model (typically 3 days in the office)
10. Opportunity to work directly with and learn from a seasoned Head of Legal
11. Broad exposure to strategic transactions and high-level business decisions
12. Collaborative, innovative, and ambitious working culture
13. Genuine career development in a growing in-house legal function
14. This is a standout in-house role for a Corporate Solicitor who wants more than just black-letter law – it’s an opportunity to become a key part of a business that values legal insight at the highest level.
Interested?
Reach out to me – Millie at Simpson Judge Legal – for a confidential chat or to apply.