Corporate Solicitor | M&A | Corporate Finance

Corporate Solicitor | M&A | Corporate FinanceYork | 3+ Years PQE | Hybrid Working | £55,000-£75,000 DOE The best Corporate lawyers don't just complete transactions. They become trusted advisers to the businesses behind them. If you're looking for the opportunity to lead deals, build your own client relationships and work on genuinely varied corporate matters, this could be the move that accelerates your career. QED Legal's client is looking to appoint a Corporate Solicitor to join its growing Commercial team in York. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced commercial lawyers while taking ownership of high-quality transactions for a broad client base of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and established regional companies. Rather than being confined to one niche, you'll advise across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, giving you the variety and responsibility needed to continue developing as a trusted adviser. Your work will include:\n

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• Mergers and acquisitions.
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• Share and asset sales and purchases.
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• Management buyouts.
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• Corporate finance transactions.
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• Shareholder and partnership agreements.
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• Joint ventures.
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• Agency, distribution and franchise agreements.
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• Company formations and restructures.
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• Commercial contracts and terms of business.
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• Advising clients on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters.
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To be considered, you'll ideally have:\n

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• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in Corporate, Corporate & Commercial or Company Commercial law.
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• Experience handling corporate transactions with increasing levels of autonomy.
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• Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills.
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• Commercial awareness and the confidence to advise business owners directly.
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• An interest in developing long-term client relationships and becoming a trusted adviser.
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• Exposure to Commercial Property, Employment or Intellectual Property matters would be advantageous but isn't essential.
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This opportunity would suit a Corporate Solicitor, Corporate & Commercial Solicitor, Company Commercial Solicitor, Corporate Associate or Commercial Lawyer looking to take on greater responsibility within a well-established Yorkshire practice. The firm has built its reputation over generations by developing long-term relationships with businesses across the region. Lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop commercially and build lasting client relationships, supported by approachable senior colleagues and a collaborative team culture. Structured professional development, funded training, an achievable bonus scheme, enhanced annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible working all form part of a package designed to support long-term careers rather than short-term targets. For a confidential discussion and to learn more about the firm behind the opportunity, please contact Eoghan at QED Legal Recruitment Ltd.