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Job Title


Corporate Solicitor – Regional Firm (2 PQE)


Company : Wicker Hamilton


Location : middlesbrough, yorkshire and the humber


Created : 2025-07-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

An award-winning regional financial services firm is seeking a driven Corporate Solicitor (2+ PQE) to join its growing legal team based in Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to take greater ownership of transactions, work closely with entrepreneurial clients, and grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking practice.About the RoleYou will manage a range of corporate matters from start to finish, working with clients across sectors including owner-managed businesses, SMEs, and high-growth companies.Key responsibilities include:Leading and supporting corporate transactions including share and asset sales, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and restructuringsDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating key transaction documents such as SPAs, shareholders’ agreements, and ancillary documentsProviding corporate governance advice and supporting on company law mattersCollaborating with colleagues across tax, finance, and accountancy functions for integrated client servicePlaying an active role in client management and business developmentThe Ideal CandidateQualified solicitor with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in corporate lawComfortable managing transactions with autonomy, ideally with experience acting for owner-managed or mid-market clientsStrong technical skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, commercial mindsetExcellent communication skills and a team-player attitudeDesire to work in a regional firm with strong client relationships and a national reachWhy Apply?Join a well-established, growing Yorkshire-based practice with national clients and an entrepreneurial ethosWork in a collaborative legal team alongside experienced corporate, tax, and advisory professionalsBenefit from hybrid working arrangements with modern office space and flexibilityEnjoy a genuine work-life balance and opportunities for progression in a supportive environment