Gerrard White Consulting
Corporate Solicitor
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Corporate Solicitor
Location: Bristol
Salary: Competitive DOE
PQE: 2-6
About the Firm
My client is a Legal 500-ranked, full-service law firm with a well-established presence in Bristol and the South West. The Corporate team advises entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses and larger corporates on a broad range of transactional and advisory work, and is recognised in the independent legal directories for the quality of its work.
The Role
We are seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join our Bristol team, working on a varied caseload of transactional and advisory corporate matters. This is an opportunity to build a broad corporate practice within a well-regarded, Legal 500-ranked team, with genuine early client contact and responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting on company sales and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and shareholder agreements
- Supporting due diligence exercises and drafting/reviewing corporate documentation
- Advising SME and owner-managed business clients on general corporate governance matters
- Advising on private equity and venture capital investments, including fundraising rounds and investment agreements
- Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including shareholder, joint venture and partnership agreements
- Supporting management buyouts, buy-ins and other corporate finance transactions
- Advising on group reorganisations, demergers and corporate simplification projects
- Assisting with the corporate aspects of employee incentive schemes and share option arrangements
- Liaising with accountants, tax advisers and other professionals to deliver joined-up advice on complex transactions
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Candidate Profile
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), 2-6 years' PQE in corporate law
- Strong technical drafting and analytical skills, with solid transactional experience
- Excellent client-facing manner and ability to manage a varied, fee-earning caseload with minimal supervision
- Commercially aware, with an interest in business development and building client relationships
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collegiate environment
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What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A well-regarded, Legal 500-ranked Corporate team with a strong client base
- Clear route for progression, including support for further qualifications where relevant
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- Bristol city-centre office location
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