Corporate Commercial Associate Solicitor

My client is seeking a Corporate Commercial Solicitor to join their law firm as a Senior Associate or as a Junior Partner in Northampton, Northamptonshire. They are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, they have an almost unique niche in our market with several offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back 150+ years, and a reputation that others envy. The firms growing team works with local, regional and national clients; supporting them with all aspects of their business. They're looking for someone with a broad understanding of the commercial and legal needs of corporate clients and experience in advising on: corporate structures; acquisition and growth strategies; succession planning; mergers and joint ventures; restructures and demergers; commercial contracts; and corporate governance. You will have entrepreneurial instincts and spirit and be used to collaborating closely with colleagues across a range of disciplines, clients and other firms and advisers. You will be well connected professionally and adept at networking and driving business development. You will be advising on the following: - Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals - Succession Planning - Employee Share Schemes including EMIs, EBTs and EOTs - Restructuring and Demergers - Finance Documents - Governance Documents including Shareholders Agreements, Articles of Association and Partnership Agreements - Commercial Contracts - Franchising Benefits: - Competitive salary based on your experience - Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service and options to buy more. - Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary. - BUPA cover (on passing probation) - Permanent Health Insurance (Group Income Protection). - Pension scheme with matched con