Corporate Lawyer

A well-recognised Top 100 law firm are looking to recruit an ambitious Corporate lawyer to join their team in their Southampton office. They are a full serviced firm with multiple offices across the country including London and Surrey and have 250 specialist lawyers across all offices. They are highly respected in the industry and they are consistently ranked in legal directories; The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, as well as High Net Worth 2023, providing quality work to their reputable clients in London, UK-wide and internationally. They have also been listed as one of the "Best Law Firms 2024". The firm is known for its commitment to excellence, client-focused approach, and a collaborative environment. With a rich history and a forward-thinking mindset, they pride themselves on delivering top-notch legal services across all award-winning teams. You will be handling all aspects of corporate law matters working with a wide range of clients including public and private UK and International companies and their owners in relation to M&A, private equity and ECM and general corporate structuring work. To be successful in this role you will: * Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive with a solid foundation in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. * Be commercially astute and pragmatic with the ability to focus on your clients' needs to provide practical and robust advice. * Have a good understanding of the corporate market, its challenges and opportunities. * A sense of initiative and enthusiasm. * Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate. * Confidence and ability to communicate to a high standard. * Competent IT skills. The firm offers excellent opportunities for career development and professional development. In addition, competitive salaries, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid and flexible working. Please apply as direction or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on . Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.