Corporate Solicitor/Associate/Senior Associate/LD

Harrison-Drury is a market-leading firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to work for, for the third-year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to work for in the Law sector — achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people-focused workplace.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a Corporate Solicitor (1+ PQE) to join our highly regarded Corporate team based in our Stoke office. We are keen to hear from Solicitors at a range of levels. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious solicitor to join a growing team, working closely with a broad range of businesses from owner-managed companies and SMEs through to larger corporate organisations. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-quality transactions, build strong client relationships and play an active role in the continued growth of the team.

The Role

• You will manage your own caseload while working alongside experienced colleagues on more complex transactions and matters.
• The role offers excellent exposure to a varied range of corporate work and genuine opportunities for progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Your work will include:
• Mergers and acquisitions.
• Business sales and purchases.
• Company formations, restructures and corporate reorganisations.
• Drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements.
• Corporate governance and general company law advice.
• Supporting clients throughout transactions from instruction to completion.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm to deliver the best possible service to clients.
• Contributing to business development, networking and marketing initiatives.

About You

• A minimum of 1 years' PQE within Corporate law.
• Experience managing their own matters.
• Experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, business sales and purchases.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• A desire to be involved in business development and networking activities.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy.
• Commitment to a maximum of 1,200 chargeable hours per annum.
• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review.
• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service.
• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year).
• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence.
• Free individual or mirror Wills.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process.
• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning, people-focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.