Corporate Solicitor 2+ PQE

Job Description

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Your new company
\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor to join a growing and busy Corporate Department. The firm has offices across Wiltshire, including Devizes, Chippenham, Bath, Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon. You will be joining a long‑established, award-winning law firm with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and client service. With a network of regional offices and a broad UK client base, the firm delivers high-quality legal advice to individuals, families and businesses alike. The firm is proudly forward-looking, combining heritage with a modern mindset. Client service sits at the heart of everything it does, supported by a culture built on collaboration, ambition, positivity and integrity.
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\nYour new role
\nYou will manage a varied corporate caseload and play a key role in the continued development of the department. Your work will include advising on:

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• Share and business acquisitions and disposals
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• Corporate restructures
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• Management buy-outs
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• Shareholders' agreements
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• Joint venture agreements
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• Corporate governance and general company matters
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Depending on your experience, you will lead transactions and support on others, working closely with colleagues across departments and offices. You will also be encouraged to contribute to business development, networking and marketing activity, helping to build lasting client and professional relationships. This role offers genuine responsibility, variety and the opportunity to develop into a trusted adviser, supported by a collaborative and experienced team.
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\nWhat you'll need to succeed
\nTo be successful in this role, you will have:

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• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales
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• 2-4 years' post‑qualification experience with a strong Corporate focus
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• Excellent drafting skills and technical knowledge aligned to your PQE
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• A keen interest in a broad range of corporate transactions
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• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly and commercially
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• The ability to work calmly under pressure and manage multiple workstreams to deadlines
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Cultural and team fit are essential. You will be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is comfortable asking questions, values high standards of client service, and is keen to contribute ideas and initiative to the wider firm.
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\nWhat you'll get in return
\nIn return, you will receive:

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• A competitive salary and benefits package
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• Exposure to high‑quality, varied corporate work
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• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development support
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• Clear progression opportunities within a growing Corporate team
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• A supportive, inclusive and forward‑looking working culture
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• A strong emphasis on collaboration, wellbeing and enjoying work
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career with a firm that genuinely invests in its people. 
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\nInterested?If you are an ambitious Corporate Solicitor seeking a role where quality work, client focus and career development go hand in hand, apply now to find out more about this opportunity.

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