Corporate NQ Solicitor
Location
Stoke-on-Trent, Chester
Salary
£38000-48000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Corporate
Reference
LKB0901
Corporate NQ Solicitor
Location: Staffordshire / Cheshire
PQE: Newly Qualified
An established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to recruit a Newly Qualified Corporate Solicitor to join its growing corporate team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious NQ to build a long-term career within a supportive, forward-thinking firm that combines high-quality work with a genuinely friendly culture.
The role
You will work as part of an experienced corporate team advising a broad range of business clients on a wide range of matters.
You will be given early responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work on varied and challenging matters, with close support from senior lawyers who are invested in your development.
Why choose this firm?
Experienced professionals -
You will be joining a team with decades of combined experience across corporate and commercial law, offering an excellent platform to develop strong technical skills.
Personalised approach -
The firm prides itself on delivering tailored advice and building long-standing client relationships. Quality, clarity and care are at the heart of everything they do.
Proven track record -
With a strong reputation for achieving successful outcomes, the firm is trusted by businesses locally, nationally and internationally.
Career development -
This firm is passionate about growing its own talent. Clear routes to progression, structured support and ongoing training are central to the culture. Many trainees and junior solicitors go on to enjoy long and successful careers, with genuine opportunities to progress through to senior roles.
Culture and environment -
Friendly, approachable and collaborative team
Modern offices with excellent facilities and a paperless case management system
Regular social events
Strong commitment to giving back to local communities
This is a firm where people enjoy coming to work and feel supported to do their best.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Flexible working arrangements
Generous annual leave entitlement
An extra day off for your birthday
Ongoing learning and development
Generous maternity policy
Staff socials, events and charity initiatives
The firm in a nutshell
This modern law firm has a clear vision, strong values and an excellent reputation for quality work. From offices in the Midlands and North West, it advises businesses and individuals across the UK and beyond, offering both breadth of expertise and specialist niche knowledge.
If you are a Newly Qualified Solicitor or a trainee due to shortly qualify with a genuine interest in corporate law and are looking to join a firm that values people, teamwork and long-term development, this role is well worth exploring. The firm offer hybrid and flexible working so have staff who travel from the likes of Chester and would therefore also suit someone willing to travel from further afield with flexibility.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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