Corporate Solicitor | West Midlands | Growing Firm | Hybrid
About the Opportunity
A well-established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Corporate Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its growing team in the Black Country.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, close-knit firm with a strong reputation for advising owner-managed businesses and SMEs across the region. The firm prides itself on delivering high-quality legal advice in a pragmatic and commercially focused way and has built long-standing relationships with many local businesses.
Due to continued growth in instructions, the firm is now looking to recruit an experienced corporate lawyer who is keen to take on high-quality work while playing an important role in the continued development of the team.
The Role
You will join a small and supportive corporate team advising a diverse client base of SMEs, entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses across a broad range of corporate matters.
Your work is likely to include advising clients on:
• Mergers and acquisitions (buy and sell side transactions)
• Shareholder agreements and company structuring
• Business sales and acquisitions
• Corporate reorganisations
• General company law and corporate governance matters
You will work closely with clients, accountants and other professional advisers, often acting as a trusted advisor to business owners and directors.
The role will also give you the opportunity to:
• Develop strong relationships with local business clients
• Take a hands-on role in transactions from instruction to completion
• Work closely with partners on a range of corporate matters
• Play a key role within a small, collaborative team
• Contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s corporate offering
About You
You will be a corporate solicitor with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience and a solid grounding in transactional corporate work.
The firm is seeking:
• A Corporate Solicitor with 4+ PQE
• Experience advising on M&A transactions and shareholder agreements
• Strong technical ability across general company law matters
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A practical and commercially focused approach
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
Experience advising SMEs, entrepreneurs or owner-managed businesses would be particularly advantageous.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer looking for high-quality work in a supportive and collegiate environment.
In return, you can expect:
• A varied and interesting corporate caseload
• Direct client contact and responsibility
• A supportive and approachable team culture
• Real opportunity to develop your career within the firm
• Competitive salary and benefits package
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Nicholas Fear on 0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com