[Hiring] Associate Solicitor - Corporate Law @Sumer

Role Description

We are looking for an Associate Solicitor within our Corporate Law department. In this role, you will be working alongside accountancy partners across the wider Sumer group, and guiding SME businesses through the delivery of pragmatic and commercially focused corporate legal advice.

• Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice and guidance to SME and business clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including:
  • Corporate restructures (e.g. share for share exchanges, demergers)
  • Company and business sales and acquisitions
  • Investments and share issues
  • Corporate governance
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate documents, including shareholders’ agreements, articles of association, loan agreements, and share purchase agreements.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, taking time to understand their commercial objectives and delivering pragmatic, tailored legal solutions.
• Take an active role in business development, including:
  • Supporting on pitches and proposals
  • Identifying opportunities to expand existing client relationships
  • Attending networking events and contributing to profile-raising activities
  • Developing your own emerging client relationships over time
• Collaborate with accountancy partners within the Sumer group in order to provide a high quality and joined-up client service.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with approximately 2–4 years’ PQE in corporate law.
• Solid experience advising on a range of corporate transactions, particularly for SMEs, founders and owner-managed businesses.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical, solutions-driven advice.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of corporate documents.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• An interest in and aptitude for business development, with a willingness to get involved in networking, client relationship building and contributing to growth initiatives.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to work closely with colleagues across legal and accountancy teams to deliver a seamless experience.

Benefits

• At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers, and giving people the support they need to do their best work.
• Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
  • We Shine Together
  • We Do the Right Thing
  • We Make It Count
• We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.