Corporate Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor

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Why Nelsons and Lawfront?

Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Derby, Leicester and Nottingham. 

In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.  

We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you’d expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

Opportunity:

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Corporate Solicitor to join our growing team in Leicester. We are ideally looking for someone at an Associate level (ideally 1 to 3 years’ PQE but applications outside this range will be considered)

Working with a diverse portfolio of clients, from owner-managed businesses and start-ups to established SMEs, investors, and larger corporate organisations, you will advise on a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, restructures, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, and general company law issues.

The successful candidate will be working in an experienced and supportive team and will play a significant part in supporting and developing our expanding Practice while building strong relationships with clients and referrers.

The Role:

This role offers exposure to varied, complex and high-value transactions, providing an excellent platform for professional development and progression.  As a Corporate Solicitor you will be:

• Advising clients on mergers, acquisitions and disposals of shares and business assets.
• Managing corporate transactions from inception through to completion.
• Undertaking legal due diligence exercises and preparing due diligence reports.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating acquisition agreements and ancillary documentation.
• Assisting with transaction structuring and strategic planning.
• Advising directors, shareholders and business owners on corporate governance matters.
• Providing company law advice to a diverse client base.
• Drafting and reviewing shareholder agreements, articles of association, partnership agreements and constitutional documents.
• Advising on directors' duties and responsibilities.
• Supporting clients with corporate restructures, reorganisations and succession planning.

The successful candidate will be attentive and have a careful eye for detail, be a good communicator and possess a natural interest and curiosity in matters of business and commercial nature. Experience of reviewing and drafting Corporate documents would be essential.

You will be naturally self-motivated, enthusiastic and have a positive attitude towards challenges and change as well as embracing the culture of team working and supporting team members and colleagues.

The successful candidate may also be required to provide support to Corporate colleagues in our other offices from time to time due to project work or business requirements. As an experienced Corporate Solicitor, you will also be expected to supervise, train and develop more junior members of the team.

There is a great opportunity here for further career progression. Excellent salary and package on offer, alongside a progressive and collegiate working environment. The firm prides itself on its flexible working and encouraging a positive work-life

The successful candidate will be given all the tools to succeed, including a supportive team, state-of-the-art case management system and a great working environment. They can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of other benefits.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy annual leave
• An additional day off for wellbeing or your birthday
• 4% pension contributions
• Healthcare cash plan
• Income protection and life cover
• Access to a personalised benefits portal with lifestyle and wellbeing perks

As part of the Lawfront group, Nelsons is backed by national investment in technology, people, and long-term growth. This means you will benefit from modern systems, enhanced learning and development opportunities, and the support of a wider legal network, while still enjoying the hands-on experience, close supervision, and strong community focus of a regional firm. Together, this combination gives you the tools, exposure and support you need to build a successful and sustainable legal career.