Business Law Solicitor (Corporate & Commercial)

• Location: Brighton, or surrounding area (Multiple Office Locations)
• Job Type: Full-time / Hybrid / Flexible Working
• Salary: Circa £55,000 - £80,000 (DofE)

We are looking for an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor with approximately 2+ years' PQE+ to join our growing office in Brighton for a brand new role within the firm. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a friendly, ambitious, and expanding firm, working closely with an experienced Partner and playing a key role in developing the firm’s commercial offering.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Handle a broad mix of corporate and contract work, including:
• General corporate advice
• Shareholding purchases and sales
• Business asset transfers
• Corporate finance transactions (debt & equity)
• Mergers, acquisitions, and takeovers
• Joint ventures and management buy-outs
• Articles of association, shareholder agreements & share options
• Company formations and ongoing company administration
• Advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including:
• Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Standard terms & conditions (sale/purchase)
• Distribution and agency agreements
• Sub-contracting, outsourcing, and logistics agreements
• Brand protection and general commercial arrangements

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2+ years PQE in Corporate & Commercial law
• Strong experience across M&A, corporate structuring, and commercial contracts
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident dealing with business clients
• Able to work autonomously while contributing to a growing team

Benefits:

• Join a supportive, down-to-earth, and growing firm with a flexible working environment
• Be part of a key growth office in Brighton or surrounding towns
• High-quality, varied work with real client exposure
• Genuine opportunity to shape and expand the offering locally

To apply for this Business Law Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position to Mark Watts at Reed, your Local Legal Specialist Recruiter for an informal, confidential chat.