Corporate Solicitor

Corporate Solicitor – Hospitality & Leisure Sector

📍 Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid working available – 2-3 days in office)
🕒 Job Type: Full-time
💼 Salary: £50-60,000 PA

Are you a confident and capable corporate solicitor looking to step into a role where your expertise will be valued and your autonomy respected? Due to continued growth and the winning of high-quality work from national clients, we’re expanding our Corporate team and seeking a solicitor with 2+ years PQE to join us in Basingstoke.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a broad range of corporate matters, particularly within the hospitality and leisure sector, with no business development expectations. You’ll be trusted to manage transactions independently and act as a key support for junior team members.

Join a Chambers-ranked team with a strong SME and hospitality sector focus!

What You’ll Be Doing

Corporate Transactions & Advisory
• Lead and manage M&A transactions, joint ventures, and restructures.
• Advise clients on shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, and governance matters.
• Provide strategic legal support to hospitality and leisure businesses.

Client & Team Support
• Act as a go-to advisor for junior solicitors, offering guidance and oversight.
• Maintain strong client relationships through clear communication and reliable service.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver seamless client solutions.

General & Strategic Duties
• Contribute to the development of internal processes and knowledge sharing.
• Support the Head of Department and Partners as needed.
• Ensure compliance and risk management across all matters.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years PQE in corporate law, ideally with exposure to hospitality and leisure clients.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and confidently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to mentor junior colleagues.
• Organised, commercially aware, and client-focused.

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking to join a forward-thinking firm where you’ll work on exciting transactions and be part of a supportive, growing team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.