Corporate Solicitor

Job Description:

The Opportunity

An established and growing law firm is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Corporate Solicitor (7+ years' PQE) to join its corporate team in its Leicester office.

This role will involve advising a broad client base on a wide range of corporate transactions, including private company share and asset sales and acquisitions, the establishment of employee ownership trusts, and tax-driven restructurings. The successful candidate will take a lead role in managing transactions, overseeing technical aspects of matters and maintaining strong client relationships.

The corporate team is highly regarded in independent legal directories and is led by senior practitioners with extensive experience in complex transactional work. The successful applicant will benefit from strong internal support while also enjoying the autonomy to take ownership of matters and contribute strategically to the continued growth of the department.

The Firm

The firm has a well-established presence in the regional legal market and advises clients across a range of practice areas. It is recognised for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice and for building long-term client relationships.

The culture is collaborative and supportive, with a strong emphasis on professional development and knowledge sharing. The team includes lawyers with experience across regional, national and in-house environments, creating a diverse and commercially aware working environment.

The firm has received independent recognition for its workplace culture and remains committed to employee engagement, wellbeing and career progression.

Benefits

The firm offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including:

• Discretionary bonus and profit-sharing scheme

• Generous annual leave entitlement

• One paid volunteering day per year

• Private medical insurance

• Access to employee discount platforms

• Structured wellbeing initiatives and regular firm-wide events

If this position sounds of interest please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge