Corporate Solicitor

Overview

In this role you advise a broad range of clients on corporate and business law matters, supporting deals and reorganisations. You will work closely with colleagues across advisory services to deliver joined-up, high-quality advice. The role offers exposure to complex transactions and cross-functional collaboration. You help clients realise their ambitions through strategic guidance on company law, M&A, joint ventures, and employee ownership structures.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on company law and general business law matters
• Manage group reorganisations including capital reductions, share buybacks, exchanges and reconstructions
• Provide capital investments and strategic advice to startups and growing businesses
• Draft and negotiate joint ventures, investment and shareholders agreements
• Lead mergers and acquisitions of companies and businesses
• Work with Employee Ownership Trusts
• Collaborate with wider advisory services team to deliver integrated advice

Key requirements

• Approximately 3-4 years’ post-qualification experience
• LPC qualification or equivalent
• Valid Solicitors Practising Certificate
• Experience in corporate law
• Experience in a partnership environment
• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Excellent written communication
• Ability to influence and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Team player

• Interpersonal prowess
• Influence and negotiation
• Creative thinking
• Corporate law expertise
• Technical drafting
• Analytical thinking

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