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Full-time | Permanent | Newbury or Swindon We’re excited to offer a permanent full-time opportunity for a talented Corporate Lawyer to join our growing Business Team (Commercial, Corporate & Employment), as we continue to expand our geographical reach and influence. We currently have a corporate lawyer opportunity: 3–5 PQE candidate, offering the chance to take the next step in their career. You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative and ambitious team that values fresh ideas, open communication and a genuine enjoyment of the work we do for clients. The Role As a key member of our team, you’ll work closely with business owners, corporates and entrepreneurs, helping them navigate a diverse mix of company and corporate law work. You’ll work across an exciting mix of sectors such as IT, tech and life sciences, handling high‑quality corporate work including acquisitions and disposals, management buyouts, founder exits, shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, investments from early stage to private equity, group reorganisations, governance matters and partnership agreements. You’ll take ownership of your own caseload, manage delegated work and play a key role in supporting senior members of the team As the team continues to grow, this role offers real scope for progression, with opportunities tailored to your level and experience — whether that’s taking on greater responsibility or developing specialist areas of interest — and the chance to contribute to the future direction of the Business Team. You’ll also contribute to the team’s growth by promoting the firm at business development events and proactively building new relationships and leads. You’ll benefit from ongoing training, regular supervision, and access to senior mentors who will support your continued professional development and help you build a strong career within the firm. About you • 3-5 years’ PQE in corporate law ideally with a corporate law firm • A proactive self‑starter with exceptional attention to detail • Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities • A strong team player who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues • Confident client-facing with good business development skills • Good presentation skills • Skilled in analysis, negotiation and delivering clear, practical advice • Ideally, experience or exposure to M&A and private equity work, appropriate to your level We offer Salary: Competitive Office: Newbury or Swindon Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice. The firm operates a hybrid working model. The role will be office-based initially to support training, integration and relationship-building. Any hybrid working arrangement will only be considered once the successful candidate is fully embedded in the firm and role, and will be subject to ongoing business and client needs. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. If this sounds like the role for you and an exciting opportunity and you have the skills and experience to join our team, please apply and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.