Corporate Commercial Solicitor/ Junior Partner

BCL Legal; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Corporate Commercial Associate Solicitor / Junior Partner - Northampton

Exciting Opportunity for Career Growth in a Thriving Market

BCL Legal is working with a leading law firm in Northampton to recruit an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Solicitor or Junior Partner with at least 7 years PQE to join a dynamic, award-winning team, recognised for its expertise and client service across a wide range of corporate and commercial legal matters.

This firm, which is one of the largest and most established commercial teams in Northamptonshire, has developed a thriving practice that serves a diverse client base, including local, regional, and national businesses. With an active and growing market in this region, the firm offers significant opportunities for ambitious lawyers looking to take the next step in their career.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will join a high-performing Corporate Commercial team, advising clients on a broad spectrum of corporate matters. You will play a key role in providing strategic legal support to businesses, from start-ups to established corporations, on complex legal issues and commercial matters. Your caseload will include a variety of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, as well as advising on corporate structures, growth strategies, and governance issues.

Key responsibilities include:

Mergers, acquisitions, and disposals
Succession planning and employee share schemes, including EMIs, EBTs, and EOTs
Restructuring, demergers, and corporate governance
Drafting and advising on commercial contracts, partnership agreements, and franchise agreements
Negotiating finance and governance documents, including shareholders agreements and articles of association
Supporting clients with strategic corporate matters, including mergers, joint ventures, and growth strategies
Supervising junior members of the team and collaborating closely with colleagues across different disciplines

Quality of Work:

This role offers the chance to work on a broad range of high-quality corporate commercial matters. You will be involved in complex mergers and acquisitions, working closely with clients on strategic growth initiatives, advising on employee share schemes, and negotiating major commercial contracts. The firm's strong reputation and growing client base mean that you will be exposed to a wide variety of work across multiple sectors, giving you the opportunity to make a significant impact within the team and the firm as a whole.

You will also have the opportunity to work on high-profile deals and projects, developing your skills in corporate governance, finance, and restructuring, while advising clients on critical business decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

The firm is seeking a confident and experienced solicitor with at least 7 years PQE in corporate and commercial law. The ideal candidate will have:

A broad understanding of the commercial and legal needs of corporate clients
Experience in advising on mergers, acquisitions, corporate structures, and governance
Strong experience in advising on employee share schemes, restructuring, and de-mergers
Excellent drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills
A commercial mindset with entrepreneurial instincts and an ability to drive business development
A track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships
A collaborative approach to working with colleagues across different disciplines

Key Benefits:

A competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Opportunities for career development and progression to Junior Partner level
A great work-life balance, with flexible working options
A vibrant, supportive team culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation
Access to a strong flow of work, with excellent prospects for further growth and development

For further information, please contact Soph Memhi at BCL Legal.