Corporate Solicitor

M&A / Education | Excellent Career Opportunity | Hybrid Working

Want to work on high-profile transactions with some of the UK's leading educational organisations?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate Solicitor to join a highly regarded, nationally recognised Education team within an ambitious and growing UK law firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in some of the most interesting and significant corporate transactions and strategic projects across the education sector, advising an impressive client base of independent schools, educational institutions and charities.

Whether you're an established Corporate Solicitor with strong M&A experience or a lawyer looking to develop your expertise in a specialist and increasingly prominent sector, this team offers the opportunity to do something a little different.

Why consider this opportunity?

  • Work on complex, high-value M&A transactions, mergers and strategic projects.

  • Advise a prestigious client base of independent schools and educational organisations.

  • Join a nationally recognised, Tier 1 ranked Education practice.

  • Develop a specialist reputation within a growing and interesting sector.

  • Work alongside experienced sector specialists on meaningful, purpose-driven projects.

  • Benefit from genuine career development and progression opportunities.

  • Enjoy hybrid working with the flexibility to be based from one of several UK offices.

 

Who are they looking for?

The team is open to hearing from Corporate Solicitors at various levels of PQE.

You could be:

  • An experienced Corporate Solicitor with a strong background in M&A and corporate transactions.

  • A Corporate Associate keen to broaden your experience and develop a specialism in Education.

  • A solicitor earlier in their career with a genuine interest in corporate work and the opportunity to work on high-quality transactions.

  • A more senior lawyer looking for increased responsibility, client exposure and the opportunity to help shape the continued growth of a successful practice.

  •  A strong corporate background, particularly in M&A

What's on offer?

Alongside a competitive salary, the firm offers an attractive benefits package, including:

  • Profit share scheme.

  • Hybrid and flexible working.

  • Private medical insurance.

  • Life assurance (four times salary).

  • Pension scheme.

  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

  • Additional paid day for CSR activities.

  • Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

To discuss this opportunity further, please reach out to us. Contact Jenny Vickerstaff at 01618316866, or email jenny.vickerstaff@saccomann.com