Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will advise and draft a broad range of corporate and commercial documents for both individual and corporate clients, influencing transactions from day one. You will have direct client contact and autonomy, with opportunities to lead smaller deals while supporting more complex matters. A key focus is guiding clients through Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) transitions and contributing to growing the firm’s M&A practice. You will collaborate with the Corporate team and other practice areas in a forward‑thinking, supportive environment in London.

Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on corporate and commercial documents, including articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, partnership and share option agreements
• Prepare board and shareholder resolutions, due diligence reports, disclosures, and transaction bibles
• Draft SPAs, loan and security documents, client terms and EMI share options
• Lead smaller transactions and support larger/complex deals as experience allows
• Advise on and facilitate transitions to Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) status
• Support growth of the M&A practice and work across practice areas
• Maintain direct client contact and collaborate with senior lawyers and partners

Key requirements

• 4–6 years PQE
• experience in corporate, commercial, M&A work
• ability to lead smaller transactions and support complex deals
• strong drafting and advisory capabilities
• client-facing experience
• UK practice exposure (implied)

• client-facing
• autonomy and initiative
• clear communication
• corporate and commercial drafting
• due diligence
• transaction documentation (SPAs, resolutions, EMI options)

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