Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Spire Solicitors LLP

. Advise on share and asset sales and purchases, management buy-outs and corporate restructures .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNorwich • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate and commercial law, including drafting and negotiating agreements, managing transactions, and providing strategic client advice. Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives while maintaining a commitment to exceptional client service.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3–5 Years PQECorporate/M&A ExperienceDrafting and Negotiation SkillsClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Corporate LawCommercial ContractsShareholders' AgreementsPartnership AgreementsDue DiligenceTransaction ManagementRegulatory MattersGovernanceAsset SalesManagement Buy-Outs

Soft Skills

OrganisedProactiveEffective CommunicationTeam PlayerPragmatic Commercial Judgement

Industry Keywords

SMEsOwner-Managed BusinessesClient ServiceNetworking ActivitiesCorporate Restructures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on share and asset sales and purchases, management buy-outs and corporate restructures
Draft, review and negotiate shareholders' agreements, partnership agreements and other corporate documents
Advise clients on company law, governance and regulatory matters
Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, terms and conditions, supply agreements and service agreements
Manage transactions and matters from instruction through to completion
Build and maintain client relationships with owner-managed businesses, SMEs and professional contacts
Support business development initiatives and regional networking activities
Collaborate with colleagues across the wider firm to provide joined-up client advice

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 Years PQE
Solid experience of both corporate and commercial work
Confidence handling matters with an appropriate degree of supervision
Strong technical ability combined with pragmatic commercial judgement
Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities effectively
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
Experience developing client relationships and contributing to business development activities
Appropriate experience in corporate/M&A work, including multiple types of transactions and due diligence/review
Excellent academic credentials
Commitment to exceptional client service
Ability to work collaboratively as a team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare cash plan
Contributory pension scheme (after 3 months of service)
25 days’ annual leave (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
2 Self-care days (1 day per 6 months)
Personal Development Plan to support your career
Internal Wellbeing Champions to support mental health and wellbeing within the firm
Agile/Flexi Working Policy
Staff events
A collaborative and engaging company culture
Flexible working hours and hybrid working
Healthcare cash back scheme
Parental pay & leave
Regular social & team events
Company pension
Life Assurance (Death in Service) benefit
Options to buy additional annual leave
Electric car scheme with Octopus EV
Christmas close down days as paid time off