Senior Corporate & Commercial Senior Associate or Salaried Partner (ref:1106)

About the firm

An established regional law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, commercially focused legal advice is looking to strengthen its Corporate & Commercial team in Bath. The firm works closely with owner-managed businesses and SMEs, building long-term relationships and helping clients navigate important business decisions. Its approach is built around excellent client service, clear communication and finding effective solutions to the challenges businesses face. This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded practice where quality of advice, client relationships and a collaborative approach are genuinely valued.

About the role

The team is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join at Senior Associate or Salaried Partner level, depending on experience and suitability. You will handle a varied caseload of transactional corporate and commercial matters, advising business owners and management teams on significant decisions throughout the business lifecycle.

The work is predominantly transactional, including business sales and acquisitions, mergers and corporate restructures, complemented by commercial agreements, partnership arrangements and wider governance matters. You can expect to work on transactions typically ranging from £1m to £5m for business sales and acquisitions, alongside more substantial restructures involving businesses valued at up to £20m.

Alongside managing your own matters and maintaining high standards of client service, you will play an active role in growing the team and developing the practice. Building relationships with existing clients, cultivating referrer networks and identifying opportunities to grow the department will be important aspects of the position.

For the right individual, there is scope to join at Salaried Partner level, bringing an opportunity to contribute to the wider development and management of the practice.

About you

You will be an experienced solicitor with a strong background in corporate and commercial law, comfortable handling transactions independently and advising business clients on complex commercial matters.

You will bring:

• Substantial experience of corporate transactions, including business sales and acquisitions and corporate restructures.
• A sound understanding of commercial agreements, shareholder arrangements and related governance matters.
• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to understand clients’ wider business objectives and deliver practical advice.
• Confidence in developing client relationships, networking and generating new business.
• An outgoing, engaging style and the ability to build trust with business owners, professional contacts and colleagues.
• The ambition to contribute to the continued growth and success of the team.

Previous experience at Senior Associate or Partner level would be advantageous, although the opportunity will be shaped around the right candidate’s experience and potential.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a chance to step into a senior role within an established regional practice with growth ambitions, with the opportunity to influence the development of the team and build a strong profile in the Bath business community. The firm recognises the importance of sustainable working practices, having fostered a culture where their lawyers focus on delivering excellent work and client service whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Whilst you can expect additional hours will be necessary on occasion in order to meet key deadlines and deal closures, the firm encourages its people to minimise evening and late-night working in general.

If you are looking for a senior corporate and commercial role that combines quality transactional work, meaningful client relationships and the opportunity to contribute to business growth, this is well worth exploring.

For more information and a confidential chat please contact: 

Charlotte Ferguson

07446 279 858

cferguson@talislegalrecruitment.com