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Corporate & Commercial Solicitor Circa 5 Years PQE

On-site in London·Added 15 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page UK

1249 open roles

Overview

Salary
£75,000 - £100,000 a year

About £4,500 - £5,710 a month after tax.

Contract
Permanent contract

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

To be considered, you must have:

  • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in corporate law
  • Strong experience gained within a recognised private practice law firm
  • A proven track record advising SMEs, entrepreneurs, and owner-managed businesses
  • Experience managing transactions independently from start to finish
  • Commercially focused and pragmatic approach to client service
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Interest in business development, networking, and strengthening client relationships
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple practice areas
  • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers would be advantageous
  • Exposure to banking and finance matters would be beneficial, though not essential

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Salary ranging from £75,000 to £100,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Performance-based bonus structure.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

The role

The successful candidate will work closely with entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and investors, advising on a broad range of corporate transactions while playing a key role in developing long-term client relationships.

What you'll do

You will advise on a wide variety of corporate matters, including:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Shareholder agreements and investment arrangements
  • Corporate restructurings and reorganisations
  • General company law and corporate governance matters
  • Corporate transactions linked to real estate and property-focused businesses
  • Ongoing advisory work for SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and entrepreneurial clients

You will take ownership of matters from initial instruction through to completion, working directly with clients and contributing to the continued growth of the firm's corporate offering.

Summary

  • An established and highly regarded London law firm
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry
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In their own words

About the company & team

Our client is a well-established, Legal 500-recognised London law firm with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice to businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and private clients. Having experienced consistent growth over a number of years, the firm has built a thriving practice across several core areas and is recognised for its collaborative, partner-led approach.

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