Corporate Solicitor – Staffordshire

The Role

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, including business sales and purchases.

• Draft, review, and negotiate shareholder agreements and related corporate documentation.

• Provide guidance on company law matters, corporate governance, and company structures.

• Support clients through corporate transactions from start to finish.

• Manage a varied caseload independently, ensuring efficient progress and high standards.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships and develop new ones.

• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver comprehensive service.

• Identify opportunities to expand the department’s client base.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.

• Approximately 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in corporate law, though other levels of experience are considered.

• Experience in M&A transactions, shareholder agreements, and company law matters.

• Ability to manage cases independently and prioritize a varied workload.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

• Confidence in building lasting client relationships, especially with SMEs.

• Collaborative attitude, contributing positively to the team.

What's on Offer

• Join an established and supportive corporate team.

• Engage in a varied caseload with a broad range of corporate matters.

• Develop existing client relationships and contribute to departmental growth.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Opportunities for career development within a well-established legal practice.

Why This Role

This position offers the chance to work with a diverse client base and play a key role in the growth of a reputable corporate department.