Corporate Solicitor Associate / Senior Associate – Bournemouth

Overview

In this role you will join a Legal 500–ranked corporate team to handle high-value, complex transactions. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues and support a diverse client base, from owner-managed businesses to national brands. You will manage transactions, advise on M&A, restructures, JVs, and shareholder agreements, and contribute to business development. The position offers fast progression, a collaborative culture, and exposure to market-leading corporate work.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• hybrid working arrangements
• ongoing training and professional development
• supportive, inclusive team culture
• clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of corporate transactions with autonomy
• Support senior colleagues on larger, more complex deals
• Advise on M&A, restructures, joint ventures, shareholder agreements and general corporate matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering commercially focused advice
• Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives

Key requirements

• 4-6 years’ PQE in corporate law
• Confident handling transactional matters independently
• Technically strong with a solid academic background
• Exceptional communication skills
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
• Existing network or ability to generate new work (advantageous)
• Team player who collaborates effectively

• communication
• collaboration
• commercial acumen
• M&A
• corporate restructures
• joint ventures

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