A well-recognised top tier firm in Southampton are looking to recruit an ambitious Corporate Lawyer to join their specialist team. 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 locally and nationally. They have also been recognised as one of the "Best Law Firms To Work For".

They are a full-service firm and specialise in all aspects of corporate law working with a wide range of clients including public and private UK and International companies and their owners in relation to M&A, equity and debt funding and general corporate structuring work.

You will be part of collaborative and supportive team. The firm prides themselves on cultivating a culture that makes it easy for you to feel to valued and providing great long-term prospects. You will be surrounded by highly respected specialists, including Legal Individuals by Legal 500, enabling you to accomplish great achievements in your career. Furthermore, as a national corporate practice there is a good level of interaction and team working between offices providing additional opportunities to develop your skills and experience.

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 Henderson Scott more information on 07584 104790.