Eventus Legal are seeking a permanent Corporate Solicitor to join a well-established law firm based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This hybrid job offers a competitive salary, excellent training opportunities, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance and a supportive working environment. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Corporate Solicitor looking to develop their career with a growing corporate team while enjoying genuine autonomy and opportunities for business development.
About the Role
This Corporate Solicitor job offers the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of high-quality corporate matters while playing an important part in the continued growth of the department. Alongside delivering exceptional legal advice, you will build long-term client relationships, contribute to the firm's commercial success and support the ongoing development of colleagues within the team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a varied caseload of corporate transactions from instruction through to completion
- Developing new business opportunities and strengthening relationships with clients and professional referrers
- Supporting the continued growth and success of the corporate offering through networking and marketing initiatives
- Providing commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of corporate matters
- Supervising your own financial performance, work in progress and billing forecasts
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to deliver an outstanding client experience
- Sharing technical knowledge and supporting the development of colleagues within the department
- Promoting continuous improvement by contributing ideas and maintaining high professional standards
- Advising on mergers, acquisitions, company restructures and corporate governance matters
- Preparing and negotiating shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and joint venture arrangements Supporting clients with company formations, secretarial matters and commercial contract issues
- Maintaining accurate case management records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
About You
You will be an experienced Corporate Solicitor with the confidence to manage a diverse caseload and build lasting relationships with clients. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team while taking ownership of your own workload and contributing to the wider success of the business.
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with at least four years' post-qualification experience in corporate law
- Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of corporate transactions
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- A proactive approach to developing new business opportunities and growing professional networks
- Confident user of case management systems together with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and consistently high standards of work
- Strong communication skills with clients, colleagues and external contacts
- Professional, commercially aware and committed to delivering outstanding client service
- A collaborative approach with the ability to support colleagues and contribute positively to team culture
Benefits and Rewards
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from a supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral bonus
- Access to a dedicated training academy
About the Firm
This respected law firm has built a strong reputation for delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice to businesses across a wide range of sectors. The corporate team advises on matters including acquisitions, disposals, restructures, governance and strategic business planning, providing tailored solutions that support clients throughout every stage of their business journey.
The employer places a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement and exceptional client care. Employees are encouraged to develop their technical expertise, contribute to business growth and enjoy long-term career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Corporate Solicitor job in Stoke-on-Trent.
If you would like to find out more about this career-enhancing opportunity or discuss other legal vacancies, please contact Gemma Clarke at the Eventus Recruitment Group by email at gemma.clarke@eventuslegal.com or on 07950 196 168 for a confidential discussion.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland within the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note that salary levels and years of experience are provided as a guide. We welcome applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills required to fulfil this job. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.