Job Description
Corporate Solicitor – Nottingham – £50,000 to £110,000 – Hybrid
The firm
This opportunity sits within a modern, outward-looking legal and professional services group known for its commercial mindset and national capability. The Nottingham office offers the support of a close-knit regional team alongside exposure to high-quality national work. The corporate practice handles transactions across sectors including manufacturing, retail, recruitment and education. Clients return for the team’s responsiveness, technical ability and practical advice. Being part of a wider professional services platform gives insight into commercial challenges beyond pure legal work. The environment is collaborative, ambitious, and genuinely invested in progression — could this be where you take the next step in your career?
The role
* Handle high-quality private equity and M&A work within a thriving corporate team
* Gain exposure to domestic and international M&A, capital markets, investment acquisitions, private equity transactions and corporate structuring
* Work closely with local and national colleagues across an integrated corporate unit
* Support a diverse client base across multiple sectors
* Take on early responsibility while learning from experienced deal leaders
* Hybrid role offering flexibility and balance
What if you could join a team that gives you top-level deal exposure without compromising on culture?
You
* Ideally 4+ years’ PQE in corporate/M&A
* Personable, confident and commercially minded
* Capable of delivering strong technical work while supporting junior colleagues
* Comfortable building client relationships and engaging in business development
* Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and external advisers
* Strong communicator who can manage stakeholders at all levels
* Ambitious and keen to build a presence in the local business community
Could you see yourself thriving in a highly regarded team that values both capability and personality?
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
* Hybrid working
* Private healthcare
* Clear progression pathways and development support
* Extensive learning platform to build skills and support advancement
* Options including additional annual leave purchase, pension, cycle to work, EAP, critical illness cover and season ticket loan
* Access to discounts and free online courses spanning fitness, languages, coding and more
* Inclusive culture with flexible working encouraged
If this seems like the right opportunity for you then apply online! Or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today.