Associate Solicitor - Corporate & Commercial

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Solicitor to join Talbots as an Associate within our growing Corporate & Commercial Team, based from our Stourbridge office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE to join a well-established and highly regarded team, advising a diverse portfolio of clients including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, directors and shareholders. You'll work on a broad range of high-quality corporate and commercial matters, from business sales, mergers and acquisitions, and company restructures through to commercial contracts and strategic business advisory work.

We're looking for a driven, personable and commercially aware professional who enjoys building trusted client relationships and helping businesses achieve their goals. In return, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers on rewarding, high-value matters while continuing to develop your technical expertise and progress your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

You’ll join one of the region’s largest independent law firms, combining high-quality work and structured progression with close access to experienced lawyers. As an employee-owned firm, we invest in long-term careers and share our success with the people who help create it.

What does the job involve?

• Managing a varied caseload of corporate and commercial matters, delivering practical, commercially focused advice and outstanding client service.
• Advising limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, directors and shareholders on a broad range of business matters.
• Collaborating with experienced colleagues on complex and high-value transactions.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while supporting wider business development activities.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of the Corporate & Commercial Team.

What do you need?

• 3-5 years' PQE as a Solicitor within a Corporate & Commercial team, managing your own caseload across a variety of matters.
• Technical experience across both corporate transactions and commercial agreements.
• Effective client relationship skills and a commercial approach to delivering legal advice.
• High attention to detail with excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and working to deadlines.
• A proactive, motivated and collaborative approach with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional client service.

What do we offer?

As an employee-owned firm, we want everyone to share in our success and feel supported throughout their career. We offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Annual tax-free profit share
• Flexible and hybrid working options depending on the role and team.
• 28 days annual leave including your birthday and an additional ex-gratia day, plus UK bank holidays and long-service awards.
• Pension and protection including a 4% employer pension contribution and life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing support including enhanced sick pay, a Medicash Health Cash Plan and financial-wellbeing provision.
• Employee savings and salary-sacrifice schemes alongside an annual contribution towards Talbots legal services.

Who are Talbots Law?

An employee-owned, full-service law firm built on a rich heritage dating back to 1828.

Today, we operate across 19 offices in the West Midlands, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire, delivering expert legal services to individuals, families and businesses.

We deliver legal services in conveyancing, wills and probate, and family law, through to commercial law, employment, litigation and more. As an employee-owned firm, every member of our team has a stake in our success, which fosters a culture of collaboration, ownership and client-centred service.

At Talbots, our employees belong to an inclusive and supportive community where everyone has a voice. They contribute their skills and expertise to meaningful work that makes an impact. They thrive in an environment that fosters growth, innovation and wellbeing.

Talbots is one of the region’s largest independent law firms, with more than 600 employee-owners. We combine the quality of work, infrastructure and progression associated with a national practice with the accessibility, influence and regional relationships of an independent firm. Whether you are developing your specialism or ready to lead a team, you will have the platform, support and autonomy to make a meaningful impact—and share directly in the success you help create.