Corporate and Commercial Solicitor
10 days ago
Hove
Corporate & Commercial Solicitor – Brighton & Hove – East Sussex An established and expanding law firm on the South Coast is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its growing Commercial Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys high-quality work, autonomy and the chance to play a key role within a progressive legal team. The Opportunity My client is looking for a senior corporate and commercial lawyer to take on a varied and stimulating workload, advising a broad client base that includes SMEs, entrepreneurs and larger organisations. The successful candidate will undertake commercially sustainable fee-earning work, help drive departmental success and support senior leaders with compliance and team development. This role offers the chance to step into a position with genuine influence-leading on transactions, managing client relationships and supporting junior team members. Key Responsibilities • Advising clients on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including:, • Mergers & acquisitions, • Company formations, • Shareholders' agreements, • Joint ventures, • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts such as:, • Supply agreements, • Service agreements, • Terms and conditions, • Providing strategic advice on corporate governance, compliance and risk management, • Providing non-contentious employment and TUPE advice, • Assisting with sales of SPVs involving real estate assets, • Developing new business and nurturing existing client relationships, • Meeting billing and financial targets, • Contributing to departmental objectives, • Receiving positive client feedback, • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (England & Wales), • Minimum 5 years' PQE in corporate and commercial law, • Strong experience managing complex transactions independently, • High level of technical legal knowledge and commercial awareness, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, • Proven ability to build and maintain a strong professional network, • Modern IT equipment, • Phone and printing access, • Regular performance reviews, • Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link #INDCATS