CapeClarke
Corporate Senior Associate
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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.
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Your day-to-day will include:
- Mergers and acquisitions, including share and asset sales and purchases
- Joint ventures and strategic business partnerships
- Private equity and investment transactions
- Corporate restructures and reorganisations
- Shareholder arrangements and governance matters
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents and ancillary agreements
- Conducting and overseeing legal due diligence exercises
- Supporting business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships
Candidate Requirements:
- Solid training and experience within Corporate Law
- A minimum of 4+ years' PQE gained within a recognised corporate team (wider PQE may be considered dependant on experience)
- Strong experience advising on M&A transactions and general corporate matters
- Experience managing transactions and client relationships with appropriate supervision
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- 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:
- Hybrid working with 3 days from home – accommodating & flexible work-life balance to suit you.
- Clear progression structure through to equity partnership
- Lucrative bonus scheme with multiple earning routes
- Achievable billing targets with bonus potential of up to 20%
- High-quality and varied corporate work
- A supportive and collegiate culture
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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