Corporate Commercial Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Location: York (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a well-established and forward-thinking legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling high-value corporate transactions and will be keen to further develop their technical expertise, lead on cases, and build strong, lasting client relationships.

You will work on a broad range of quality corporate and commercial matters, taking responsibility for your own caseload while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team. Regular use of a car will be advantageous due to client meeting locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, including share purchases, asset purchases, and MBOs.

• Drafting and negotiating Joint Venture, Distributor, Agency, and Franchise Agreements.

• Preparing and reviewing Partnership and Shareholder Agreements.

• Advising on Company and LLP formation and compliance.

• Drafting terms and conditions and advising on e-commerce and financial services matters.

• Supporting clients with related issues involving employment, intellectual property, and commercial property where required.

About You

• 3+ years PQE with relevant corporate/commercial experience.

• A proactive and confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

• Client-focused with a commercial mindset and the ability to manage complex transactions.

• A team player who demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and approachability.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave and enhanced holiday entitlement.

• Bonus scheme based on performance.

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.

• Cycle to Work Scheme (eligibility criteria apply).

• Professional development with structured, funded, and supported training.

• Team-building and wellbeing initiatives, including corporate volunteering, social events, and recognition awards.

• Long service awards and other employee benefits.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Solicitor seeking to advance your corporate law career and work on diverse, high-quality transactions, we'd love to hear from you.

If this role is of interest to you please apply or get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge