Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)
Job Description
Cardiff or Swansea | £35,000 - £45,000 DOE + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
\nA well-established, Legal 500 recognised law firm is looking to appoint a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its growing team in either Cardiff or Swansea.
\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor through to around 3 years' PQE to develop their career within a highly regarded corporate practice, working alongside experienced specialists on a broad range of quality matters for regional businesses, owner-managed companies and high-growth organisations.
\nThe team has an excellent reputation for advising SMEs, entrepreneurs and established businesses across South Wales, acting on a wide variety of corporate transactions and commercial matters. It is particularly recognised for its expertise within the healthcare, energy and manufacturing sectors and advises an impressive portfolio of clients ranging from innovative technology businesses through to international organisations.
The Role\nYou will manage your own caseload, with appropriate supervision, while supporting senior lawyers on more complex transactions. Matters will include:
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- Mergers, acquisitions and disposals \n
- Corporate restructures \n
- Shareholder and partnership agreements \n
- Commercial contracts \n
- Debt and equity funding \n
- General corporate advisory work \n
Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you'll have the opportunity to develop client relationships, become involved in networking and business development activities, and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.
About You\nApplications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with up to 3 years' PQE who can demonstrate experience in corporate and commercial law gained through a training contract or post-qualified role.
\nYou will also possess:
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- Strong drafting and technical legal skills \n
- Excellent communication and client relationship abilities \n
- A proactive and commercially minded approach \n
- The ability to manage competing priorities effectively \n
- A genuine interest in building long-term client relationships \n
- A collaborative approach and desire to develop your career within a supportive team \n
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of South Wales' leading Corporate & Commercial teams, recognised in the Legal 500 for its commercial expertise and client service. The team advises on significant corporate transactions and investments across a range of sectors, acting for innovative businesses, established regional companies and international organisations.
\nThe firm is committed to developing its people and offers genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Benefits\n- \n
- Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) \n
- Performance-related bonus \n
- Private medical insurance \n
- Health cash plan \n
- 4% employer pension contribution \n
- Cycle to Work scheme \n
- Ongoing training and career development \n
- Supportive and collaborative culture \n
- Hybrid working \n
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We run inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.
