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Associate - Corporate (2-4 PQE), 12-18m FTC

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Charles Russell Speechlys

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with strong legal understanding, excellent communication, team skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive, flexible approach.
  • You will provide legal advice, draft documents, manage due diligence, assist in corporate restructurings, and build client relationships while adhering to regulatory standards.

Requirements

  • Be an England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of a client’s particular needs.
  • Understand scope of the tasks, manage time effectively and perform well under time and work pressures.
  • Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad case load.
  • Possess excellent team working skills with the ability to work with colleagues of all levels, including supervising, delegating appropriately to, and mentoring less experienced members of the team, as required.
  • Have a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Have strong problem-solving skills.
  • Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks.
  • Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative.
  • Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients.
  • Be able to build rapport with clients and colleagues and develop an effective working relationship.
  • Be flexible and willing to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

  • Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner.
  • Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise.
  • Draft documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents and negotiating related transaction documents.
  • Assist with disclosure and due diligence processes by co-ordinating the due diligence team across the Firm, reviewing corporate and commercial documents, compiling relevant reports and identifying the key issues (whether corporate or otherwise) including liaising with and managing international legal counsel, where appropriate.
  • Undertake corporate reorganisation and restructuring work.
  • Draft and implement documentation to reflect a range of business ownership structures, such as shareholders' agreements, LLP members' agreements and partnership agreements.
  • Assist on investment advisory mandates, negotiating share rights agreements, co-investment agreements, drafting and negotiating constitutional documents and ancillary related documentation.
  • Advise on IPOs and secondary fundraises, including inputting on Admission Documents/Prospectuses drafting and negotiating lock-in agreements, placing agreements and supervising verification processes undertaken by junior colleagues.
  • Deliver advice to clients on general corporate issues, company law and company secretarial matters and the Takeover Code, Listing Rules, Prospectus Regulation Rules and AIM Rules.
  • Build rapport with clients and develop an effective working relationship ensuring the retention of clients allocated to them.
  • Proactively seek to work with other Group members in the marketing of the Firm’s services and the expansion of the Corporate and Commercial’s business of the firm.
  • Assist when requested with the cover of the cases of other Group fee earners during holidays or their absences abroad on business.
  • Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs.
  • Understand scope of task, manage time effectively and perform well under time and work pressures.
  • Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice.
  • Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through.
  • Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives.
  • Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

FAQs

What is the location for this Associate - Corporate position?

The position is based in our London office.

What is the contract type for this job?

This is a Fixed Term Contract opportunity of 12-18 months.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary is competitive, in line with industry standards.

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are full time.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be an England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent).

What level of experience is preferred for this position?

The role requires 2-4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

What specific areas of corporate law will the Associate be working on?

The Associate will advise on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, investments, joint ventures, corporate advisory and governance, IPOs, and securities offerings.

Will the Associate be expected to manage their own workload?

Yes, the Associate will manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision as appropriate.

Are client relationships a focus in this role?

Yes, building rapport with clients and developing effective working relationships is a key aspect of the role.

Is teamwork important for this position?

Yes, excellent team working skills are essential, as the Associate will work with colleagues of all levels, including supervising and mentoring less experienced team members.

What competencies are valued for this role?

Competencies such as integrity, respect, driving high standards, commercial mindset, and client-centric approach are highly valued.

Will there be opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role includes opportunities for personal impact and growth within a supportive team environment.

Are additional responsibilities expected during absences of other colleagues?

Yes, the Associate may assist with covering the cases of other Group fee earners during holidays or their absences abroad on business.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and effective verbal and written communication are essential for success.

Is this role suitable for those who prefer a flexible work environment?

Yes, flexibility and a willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks are qualities that are sought in candidates for this position.

Charles Russell Speechlys

Here today for your tomorrow

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Charles Russell Speechlys is a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We have an unusually broad range of skills and experience across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. This gives us a wider perspective, clear insight and a strongly commercial long-term view. We use this approach to secure the growth of our clients as they move confidently into the future. It has made us a leader in the world of dynamic growth and family businesses, and among the world’s leading creators and owners of private wealth and their families. Major corporates and institutions find our more considered and personal approach a refreshing alternative to conventional business law firms.