Corporate Solicitor

Company: JMC Legal Recruitment
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Location: Southampton
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will advise on a varied mix of corporate matters, including M&A, management buyouts, restructurings, and shareholder agreements, for ambitious clients. You will gain early client exposure and work alongside experienced lawyers on transactions with real commercial impact. The position sits in a collaborative Corporate & Commercial team at a leading South Coast firm, offering development and hybrid working. This opportunity suits a commercially minded solicitor seeking greater responsibility and growth in Southampton.

Pay / Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Career progression
  • Supportive culture
  • High-quality work

Responsibilities

  • Handle M&A and business acquisitions
  • Support management buyouts and investments
  • Assist with corporate restructures and reorganisations
  • Draft and negotiate shareholder agreements
  • Participate in corporate governance matters
  • Provide general corporate advisory services
  • Develop client relationships and deliver meaningful client exposure

Key requirements

  • NQ-3 PQE in Corporate law
  • Experience in M&A and general corporate work
  • Commercial mindset and technical proficiency
  • Collaborative, client-focused approach
  • collaborative
  • strong communication
  • client relationship building
  • M&A
  • corporate governance
  • management buyouts

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Posted: September 30th, 2026