Senior Corporate Solicitor
*Location: Farnborough
*Salary: £62k - £80k DOE plus Fee Earner Bonus
*Contract Type: Permanent
*Job Type: Full Time
Join Han award-winning, Legal 500-ranked law firm known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and providing full-service legal guidance. We are seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join our Corporate and Commercial department in Farnborough. This role offers the opportunity to handle complex corporate transactions and advise on a broad range of corporate matters including share sales and purchases, corporate restructurings, and shareholders’ agreements.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Work on a range of share sales and purchases, mergers and acquisitions, and business disposals, supporting partners and senior solicitors and leading matters where appropriate.
*Assist with corporate restructurings and group reorganisations, including governance updates and re-documentation.
*Draft and review key transactional documents, including SPAs, disclosure letters, ancillary documents, and due diligence reports.
*Prepare and negotiate bespoke shareholder agreements, LLP agreements, and constitutional documents tailored to client needs.
*Support the implementation and administration of employee share schemes and company option arrangements.
*Conduct and oversee legal due diligence processes, preparing, organising, and reviewing supporting documentation.
*Handle completion and post-completion requirements to ensure seamless transaction delivery.
*Advise clients, particularly within the financial services and accountancy sectors, on a broad range of corporate and governance matters.
*Support asset purchases and sales by drafting ancillary documents and ensuring progress across all stages of the deal lifecycle.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Strong technical drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail.
*Proven experience in corporate and commercial law.
*Familiarity with corporate matters in the financial services and accountancy sectors is highly desirable.
*A proactive, solution-focused mindset and a collaborative working style.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary based on experience.
*Free car parking for your convenience.
*Fee Earner Bonus Scheme.
*Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
*The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.
To apply for the Senior Corporate Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts at Reed.