Solicitor, Corporate Structuring, London
Location: London
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Salary: Competitive
Date: Nov 8, 2025
Job description
Requisition ID: 1639288
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Solicitor - Corporate Structuring
The Opportunity
We are looking for corporate lawyers interested in joining a Tier 1‑accredited corporate structuring law team in the UK, based in London. This is a fast‑growth business with a varied and dynamic range of work, a strong international dimension and acting for some of the largest household‑name groups in the world.
To qualify for the role, the requirements are:
- English law‑qualified corporate solicitor with 2‑8 years of PQE experience, including at least some private‑practice experience in the UK
- Strong technical, research and drafting skills with a good eye for detail
- Interest in problem‑solving for clients and working in a multi‑disciplinary environment with lawyers and non‑lawyers on a day‑to‑day basis
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Good working knowledge of UK company law, especially share capital, distributions, governance, fiduciary duties, intra‑group transactions and legal entity rationalisations
- Knowledge or interest in deal‑related structuring such as carve‑outs or post‑deal integration
- Experience coordinating advice and legal documentation from advisers in multiple jurisdictions
- Effective time management and ability to remain calm under pressure to meet deadlines
- An innovative mindset that supports the use of technology to improve service delivery
- Business development skills, able to build productive peer‑group relationships
- Enthusiastic team player who enjoys working with others
- Ability to solve problems creatively and pragmatically
- Good commercial awareness of the wider context in which legal advice is given
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Project management skills including planning, prioritising work, meeting deadlines, and monitoring budget and time
- Ability to get up to speed quickly on technical and often challenging areas of law, and a willingness to continue developing legal skills and engaging in new areas of work
- A proven ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- An inclusive and collaborative working style
What We Look For
This role is suitable for candidates who have worked in established law firms or in‑house legal departments and who want to progress their career by joining a fast‑growing, Tier 1 ranked specialist team in a global organisation. We are looking for talented and motivated people who want to develop themselves and others. Ours is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative culture and the opportunity offers a chance to play an important role in the next phase of our ambitious growth story.
What Working At EY Offers
- Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture: Be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive Total Rewards program that supports flexible working, career development and a range of benefits. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our optional data collection, which helps us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. All data is confidential and not used in evaluating candidacy.
Apply now
Please contact us as soon as possible if you meet the criteria above.
