Position: Corporate Lawyer (3–6 PQE)
Probation Period: 6 months
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: Competitive
Location: Hybrid (Remote working and Office in Chancery Lane)
To apply, please send your CV to: m.faddoul@steelrose.uk
In addition to competitive compensation and strong growth opportunities, we can provide UK work sponsorship to exceptional candidates who demonstrate alignment with our firm’s vision and mission.
Qualifications / Experience
- Qualified English Solicitor
- 3–6 years’ PQE in Corporate Law
- Strong experience in:
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Private Client corporate structuring / owner-managed businesses / founder-led companies
- Tax experience preferred but not required
- Experience in commercial drafting and general advisory work is advantageous
Required Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
- Exceptional managerial and leadership skills, with confidence supervising junior team members
- Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced, growing practice
Primary Responsibilities
- Corporate / M&A
- Lead and support on share and asset acquisitions, restructurings, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements and other corporate transactions
- Manage due diligence processes, data rooms, and transaction workstreams
- Advise on general corporate governance and ongoing company advisory matters
Private Client – Corporate Structuring
- Advise founders, high-net-worth individuals, and family-owned businesses on:
- Corporate structuring
- Succession-oriented transactions
- Business ownership and asset protection strategies
- Work alongside tax specialists (internal or external) where required to deliver integrated solutions
Drafting, Negotiation & Advisory
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements
- Prepare clear, concise legal opinions and strategic advice for clients
- Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical recommendations
Client & Team Management
- Serve as a principal point of contact for clients, understanding their commercial objectives and delivering tailored advice
- Build and maintain strong client relationships across start-ups, SMEs, private clients, and investor groups
- Oversee junior lawyers and trainees, providing guidance, feedback, and support
- Contribute to internal know-how, training, and process improvement
Firm Development
- Participate in business development initiatives and external networking
- Support the firm’s strategic growth and expansion into new practice areas and markets
Client Types
Start-ups, scale-ups, SMEs, private clients, founder-led businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures. SteelRose is a young and ambitious firm with a dynamic and varied corporate practice, offering significant opportunities for progression and meaningful responsibility.
Industry: Law Practice
Employment Type: Full-time
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