Corporate Senior Associate

Corporate Senior Associate

Southampton | 4+ PQE | International Law firm

£65,000 - £92,000 + up to 50% salary bonus.

We are working with a highly regarded top ranked law firm looking for a corporate solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its Tier 1 Legal 500 Corporate team in Southampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and ambitious practice, with exciting plans for future growth. You’ll advise a diverse client base of owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and corporates on high-quality transactional and advisory matters, with exposure to international-scale work. The firm has ambitious plans to continue expanding and offers an attractive rewards package, including a lucrative bonus scheme of up to 50% of salary and additional opportunities to increase earnings.

You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a varied caseload, taking an active role in transactions from inception through to completion. The position offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to a diverse client base.

Your day to day will include:

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• Mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset sales and purchases
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• Joint ventures and strategic business partnerships
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• Private equity and investment transactions
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• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
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• Shareholder arrangements and governance matters
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• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and ancillary agreements
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• Conducting and overseeing legal due diligence exercises
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• Supporting business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships
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Candidate Requirements:

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• Solid training and experience within Corporate Law
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• A minimum of 4+ years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate team (wider PQE may be considered dependant on experience)
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• Strong experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters
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• Experience managing transactions and client relationships with appropriate supervision
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• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
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• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
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• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
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• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues
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• A proactive attitude towards business development and networking
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The Opportunity:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving and collaborative team undertaking a broad range of quality corporate work for regional, national and international clients.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

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• Hybrid working with 3 days from home – accommodating & flexible work life balance to suit you.
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• Clear progression structure through to equity partnership
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• Lucrative bonus scheme with multiple earning routes
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• Achievable billing targets with bonus potential of up to 20%
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• High-quality and varied corporate work
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• A supportive and collegiate culture
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• Competitive salary and benefits package
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