Corporate Solicitor

A leading Birmingham law firm is looking to strengthen its highly regarded Corporate team with the appointment of two lawyers at key stages of their careers. With an impressive client base, a collaborative culture and a genuine commitment to career development, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team undertaking high-quality corporate work whilst enjoying a supportive and balanced working environment. These appointments form part of the firm's continued growth strategy and offer ambitious lawyers the chance to play a significant role in the next phase of the team's success.

Corporate Solicitor (NQ-1 PQE)

This opportunity would suit a recently qualified, or soon-to-qualify, solicitor looking to establish themselves within a respected Corporate team known for the quality of its training and supervision. Working alongside experienced Partners and Senior Associates, you will gain exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity matters, management buyouts, corporate restructurings and general corporate advisory work. The team prides itself on providing junior lawyers with meaningful responsibility from an early stage whilst ensuring they receive the support, mentoring and technical development needed to thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

• Recently qualified or due to qualify as a Solicitor
• Up to 12 months' PQE within Corporate law
• Strong technical and commercial awareness
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop a long-term career in Corporate law
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

The Opportunity

• Work within one of the region's most respected Corporate teams
• Exceptional training, mentoring and supervision
• Exposure to high-value and complex corporate transactions
• Direct access to Partners and clients
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative culture
• Clear opportunities for progression and career development

Corporate Senior Associate (6+ PQE)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join the team as a Senior Associate. This role sits at the heart of the Corporate practice, working closely with three experienced Corporate Partners and helping to lead a team of Corporate Associates. As such, it offers significant responsibility, strong client exposure and a genuine opportunity to influence the future direction of the department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing transactions, maintaining client relationships, supporting business development initiatives and mentoring more junior members of the team. The position would suit an ambitious lawyer seeking a platform from which they can further develop their practice whilst progressing towards the next stage of their career.

The Ideal Candidate

• At least 6 years' PQE in Corporate law
• Proven experience handling a broad range of corporate transactions
• Comfortable running matters with appropriate Partner support
• Strong client management and business development skills
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
• Commercially minded with excellent technical ability

The Opportunity

• Work directly alongside respected Corporate Partners
• Lead and manage complex, high-quality transactions
• Play a key role in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
• Genuine progression prospects within a growing practice
• Excellent quality of work and client exposure
• Supportive culture with a sensible approach to work-life balance
• Opportunity to help shape the continued growth of the Corporate team

Interested in Exploring Your Options?

Origin Legal is handling a number of Corporate and Commercial opportunities throughout the Midlands and South of England. If you are considering your next move and would like a confidential discussion regarding the market, current opportunities or your longer-term career plans, please get in touch. Origin Legal has been recruiting lawyers since 2005 and follows strict best-practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment.