Corporate Solicitor

Winberry Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Cardiff is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to manage a portfolio of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions. The role provides a chance to work collaboratively across departments in a dynamic environment, advising clients on legal and business strategies. Candidates should have 2-3+ years of relevant experience and strong negotiation skills. Benefits include competitive compensation and hybrid working arrangements within a rapidly expanding firm.

Benefits

Attractive compensation

Professional development support

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of PQE with substantial corporate experience.
• Experience with M&A, business sales, and corporate restructures.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on transactional matters including M&A and disposals.
• Draft and negotiate corporate documentation with minimal supervision.
• Manage multiple cases while delivering high-quality legal output.

Skills

Mergers & acquisitions

Securities law

Negotiation skills

Corporate legal advisory

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Our client, a reputable legal firm based in Cardiff, is seeking a Corporate Solicitor to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a broad portfolio of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business sales, and other corporate legal services. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a passion for corporate law to utilise their expertise in a supportive environment, contributing to high‑quality legal advice and client engagement. You will be expected to manage multiple projects, provide strategic guidance, and maintain excellent client relationships to support the firm's continued growth and success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters: mergers & acquisitions (M&A), disposals, management buy‑outs/buy‑ins, investment raises, corporate restructures, shareholder/share‑purchase agreements, share‑option schemes, and business exit planning.
• Handling due diligence, deal‑structuring, legal completion, and ensuring seamless integration of legal, tax, and finance advice as part of a “one‑team” approach.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating corporate documentation with no or minimal supervision: shareholder agreements, sale and purchase agreements, share purchase / share sale documentation, asset purchase / sale agreements, articles of association, option/share schemes, joint‑venture agreements, and cross‑border transaction contracts.
• Acting as a trusted legal advisor to clients‑providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice that spans legal, tax and financial considerations.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across corporate finance, tax, communications and accounting to deliver integrated advisory services to clients.
• Supporting business development by contributing to pitch materials, client proposals, corporate advisory mandates and building client relationships for repeat and long‑term work.
• Managing multiple matters concurrently, meeting deadlines, and delivering high‑quality legal output in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment.

What We’re Looking For

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with substantial corporate experience PQE 2 - 3+

Demonstrable experience in M&A, business sales, shareholder agreements, due diligence, corporate restructures, and related corporate work

Strong drafting and negotiation skills: able to handle complex corporate documentation and cross‑disciplinary transactions with minimal / no supervision

Commercial awareness and a client‑focused mindset: able to translate legal risk into business advice and support strategic decision‑making

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, balancing legal, tax and finance aspects

Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously. Comfortable working with clients and stakeholders, providing clear and practical advice under pressure

Ability to support senior management team and project lead in a proactive manner to meet deadlines and communicating project updates effectively.

What You’ll Get

Top‑tier, varied corporate work - exposure to high‑value transactions in M&A, investments, exits, and restructuring across multiple sectors.

Integrated advisory exposure - collaborate with experts across law, corporate finance, tax and communications for holistic deal support.

Growth & progression - join a firm with rapid expansion, regular promotions, and clear opportunities for development.

Hybrid working & flexibility - modern working arrangements, with office presence complemented by remote working days.

Competitive benefits - attractive compensation, professional development support, and the chance to work in a highly entrepreneurial, fast‑paced culture.

Impact & variety - constant deal flow, varied clients and sectors, and the chance to work on everything from start‑up investments to large M&A transactions.