Senior Associate Solicitor - Corporate & Commercial

Senior Associate Solicitor

Corporate & Commercial

Full Time | Permanent

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

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer with 5+ years' PQE to take a leading role in 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 complex 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 playing a key role in the continued growth of the department.

For the right individual, this role offers a clear pathway to Director level, providing the opportunity to take on greater leadership responsibilities, influence the strategic direction of the team and build a long-term career within one of the region's most progressive employee-owned law firms.

Who are Talbots Law?

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

Today, we operate across 18 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.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salaries with annual review.
• Annual tax-free* profit-share.
• 25 days holiday + birthday + ex-gratia day + UK Bank Holidays + long service awards.
• Company salary-sacrifice pension scheme (4% from Talbots: 4% from employees).
• Group Life Insurance (3 x annual salary).
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• Salary Extras benefits scheme
• Medicash Health Cash Plan.
• Financial Health & Wellbeing Provision.
• Bank of Talbots (Annual employee credit for legal fees).
• Salary Sacrifice schemes.

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.
• Playing an active role in business development, networking and strengthening relationships with clients and referrers.
• Supporting the growth and continued success of the Corporate & Commercial Team.

What do you need?

• A minimum of 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.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills, with a commercial approach to delivering legal advice.
• Desire to supervise and develop junior member of the team including Paralegals and trainee’s and junior Lawyers.
• High attention to detail with strong 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.