Associate Solicitor
Corporate & Commercial
Stourbridge
Full Time - Permanent
We are looking for a proactive individualto join Talbots as an Associate Solicitor within our Corporate & Commercial Team. The ideal candidate will have c.3 years' experience of managing a both corporate and commercial matters on behalf of sole traders, partners, directors and shareholders.
We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to take the lead on a diverse caseload of corporate and commercial matters. In this role, you'll work closely with a wide range of clients—including limited companies, sole traders, partners, directors, and shareholders—providing expert legal guidance and delivering practical solutions that help businesses thrive.
Who Are Talbots Law?
Talbots Law is proud to be an Employee-Owned Company and a member of the EOA. We were the first Employee-Owned Law Firm in the West Midlands.
Talbots is a Values led Company with a shared vision of "Working every day to be the best" for our people, our clients, and for our communities.
We are passionate about people being the best that they can be. We do this by providing a comprehensive package of high-quality Company benefits and rewards.
The Company is committed to the Real Living Wage Foundation and we also hold the Disability Confident accreditation.
· Competitive salaries with annual review.
· Annual tax-free* profit-share.
· 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
· Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
· Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
· Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
· Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programmes.
· Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform.
· Medicash Health Cash Plan.
· Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
· Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
· Salary Sacrifice schemes.
· Established Company progression framework.
· Career progression plans (including financial / mentoring support towards professional qualifications where desired).
· Flexible and hybrid working available for experienced/qualified lawyer roles.
· Social events programme with larger event invitations extended to partners & families.
· Company gifts for celebrations and special life events.
· Commitment to charitable initiatives (currently main corporate sponsor of Acorns Children's Hospice).
· Additional benefits include Aviva private health cover & Company parking provision for Associates, Senior Associates & Directors.
What the job involves:
· Manage a full portfolio of files, ensuring clients receive exceptional service and tailored advice.
· Work alongside experienced colleagues on high-value matters such as sales, mergers and acquisitions, company restructures, and complex commercial contracts.
· Providing expert advice across key areas, including:
· Asset and share purchases
· Business sales, mergers, and acquisitions
· Commercial agreements—terms of business, supply, distribution, service, and franchise agreements
· Shareholder agreements and articles of association
· LLP and Partnership agreements
· Company restructures and governance
· General business and corporate advisory work
What you need:
· At least 3 years qualified experience as a Solicitor within a corporate and commercial team managing your own caseload across a variety of matters.
· High level of attention to detail, excellent planning and organisation skills and confident working to strict deadlines.
· Passionate about giving outstanding client care to clients and referrers with effective interpersonal skills, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today by sending your CV to
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free flu jabs
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Profit sharing
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* What are your salary expectations for this position?
* What is your current notice period?
* Please provide your full home address.
* Are you looking for Full time or Part Time positions?
* What working hours would this be?
* Do you require any hybrid working structure? If yes, please detail.
* How long would the commute take you to this office?
* What is your interview availability for this application?
* Do you have any planned holidays in the next 12 months, or other commitment we should be aware of?
* Which computer programmes / software are you familiar with?
Work Location: In person