Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Location: York (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a well-established and forward-thinking legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-value corporate transactions and will be keen to further develop their technical expertise, lead on cases, and build strong, lasting client relationships.
You will work on a broad range of quality corporate and commercial matters, taking responsibility for your own caseload while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team. Regular use of a car will be advantageous due to client meeting locations.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, including share purchases, asset purchases, and MBOs.
* Drafting and negotiating Joint Venture, Distributor, Agency, and Franchise Agreements.
* Preparing and reviewing Partnership and Shareholder Agreements.
* Advising on Company and LLP formation and compliance.
* Drafting terms and conditions and advising on e-commerce and financial services matters.
* Supporting clients with related issues involving employment, intellectual property, and commercial property where required.
About You
* 3+ years PQE with relevant corporate/commercial experience.
* A proactive and confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
* Client-focused with a commercial mindset and the ability to manage complex transactions.
* A team player who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and approachability.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave and enhanced holiday entitlement.
* Bonus scheme based on performance.
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
* Cycle to Work Scheme (eligibility criteria apply).
* Professional development with structured, funded, and supported training.
* Team-building and wellbeing initiatives, including corporate volunteering, social events, and recognition awards.
* Long service awards and other employee benefits.
How to Apply
If you are an ambitious Solicitor seeking to advance your corporate law career and work on diverse, high-quality transactions, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge
stephanie.goupil@simpsonjudge.co.uk