Corporate Solicitor

We are seeking a skilled solicitor, (0–4 years PQE), to join our client’s award-winning Corporate team at their Bournemouth office, supported by colleagues in Winchester and Southampton. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player and play a key role in developing the corporate practice in Bournemouth, with a strong emphasis on transactional work.

• Assist the corporate team with a range of matters, including corporate agreements, shareholders agreements, joint ventures, share option schemes, family investment companies, family charters, and corporate reorganisations
• Focus on transactional work, acting for serial acquirers (often PE-backed with buy-and-build strategies), as well as corporate disposals
• Coordinate due diligence input from other specialist teams
• Prepare company secretarial documentation and make necessary filings
• Manage your own caseload and collaborate with team members, depending on matter complexity
• Contribute to marketing and business development initiatives to support the growth of the Bournemouth office
• Stay up to date with legal developments and participate in regular technical training sessions

• Some corporate experience is beneficial but not essential
• Commercially minded with an interest in transactional corporate matters
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Collaborative, flexible, and proactive in approach
• Able to take ownership and accountability for your work

Our client is committed to supporting your professional growth and personal well-being, helping you thrive both inside and outside of work.