Solicitor - Corporate

Job Title: Solicitor - Corporate

Location: Southampton

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

PQE: 1-4 years

Permanent / Full-time or Part-Time Hours considered

Chalk Hill Group are partnering with a highly regarded, award winning, full-service law firm with a strong reputation across the South Coast. Renowned for delivering high-quality legal advice to businesses, organisations and private individuals, the firm combines technical excellence with a collaborative and people-focused culture. With a diverse client base ranging from start-ups and owner-managed businesses to national and international organisations, it offers lawyers access to complex, high-quality work alongside genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

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• Support the Corporate team in delivering a broad range of corporate legal services, including corporate agreements, shareholders' agreements, joint venture arrangements, share option schemes, family investment companies, family charters, and corporate reorganisations.
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• Play a key role in transactional matters, acting for a range of clients including serial acquirers, private equity-backed businesses pursuing buy-and-build strategies, and clients undertaking corporate disposals.
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• Advise and support clients on a variety of non-transactional corporate matters.
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• Coordinate due diligence processes, working closely with specialist teams across the firm to ensure seamless project delivery.
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• Prepare company secretarial documentation and manage the submission of statutory filings.
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About You

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• Previous corporate law experience is advantageous but not essential.
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• A willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative ways of working.
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• Commercial awareness with a genuine interest in business and corporate clients.
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• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail, including data entry and document preparation.
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• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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• The ability to take ownership of work, manage responsibilities independently, and remain accountable for delivering high-quality outcomes.
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