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Associate/Senior Associate – Corporate

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Clarke Willmott

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
  • Southampton

AI generated summary

  • You should have 2-10 years in corporate law, strong M&A and finance experience, excellent communication skills, initiative, resilience, and a team-oriented mindset with client management abilities.
  • You will manage mergers & acquisitions, engage in business development, build client relationships, ensure compliance, support team members, and deliver exceptional client service with attention to detail.

Requirements

  • We are looking for someone who can make an immediate impact, and the role would be well suited to a 2-10 year qualified ambitious lawyer who is looking to progress their career within corporate law.
  • As an experienced corporate lawyer, you will already have played a lead role in some transactions and acted as the principle assistant on other more complex ones. You will have built a solid foundation in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.
  • You’ll need a strong intellect to succeed in this role, so we will be looking for a corresponding level of consistent academic achievement. You’ll also need to show us that you have initiative, drive and great organisational skills. The work requires self-motivation, resilience and strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  • You will relish helping others and be eager to learn. We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class service to our clients, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.
  • Beyond your technical skills, you will have developed strong client management skills and have a strong interest in business development. Essentially, you will also be a genuine team player, looking to support others and share ideas and opportunities for the benefit of the team as a whole, enjoying and benefiting from the resulting success along with your colleagues.
  • If you are ambitions, this role has good prospects for career advancement.
  • Finally, legal practice is about people and this is very much a team orientated role.

Responsibilities

  • You will be handling a broad range of mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.
  • You will be working with colleagues locally and nationally for a wide range of clients including many private companies and their owners in relation to M&A, equity funding and general corporate structuring work.
  • You will also have the opportunity to be involved in larger deals acting for large national or international businesses.
  • You will be encouraged to take an active involvement in business development activities, building client relationships and helping to grow our already well-regarded practice.
  • It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures.
  • You will provide a first-class service to our clients, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all of your work.
  • You will have developed strong client management skills and have a strong interest in business development.
  • You will be looking to support others and share ideas and opportunities for the benefit of the team as a whole.
  • You will relish helping others and be eager to learn.

FAQs

What is the role being offered at Clarke Willmott?

The role being offered is an Associate/Senior Associate position in the Corporate team, focusing on mergers & acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.

Where is this position based?

This position is based in Southampton.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours for this role are full-time.

Is this position permanent?

Yes, this position is permanent.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The role is suited for a 2-10 year qualified lawyer with experience in corporate law, specifically in mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.

Is there flexibility in the work environment?

Yes, the role allows for flexible working, enabling you to split your time between home and the office.

What kind of training and development opportunities are offered?

Clarke Willmott provides a comprehensive learning and development programme as well as various wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this position?

Yes, this role has good prospects for career advancement for ambitious individuals.

What is the firm's approach to diversity and inclusion?

Clarke Willmott thrives on individual differences and diversity, uniting their team through shared values and mutual respect.

How can candidates apply for this position?

Candidates can apply by sending their CV and covering letter to careers@clarkewillmott.com.

Who can candidates contact for more information about the recruitment process?

Candidates can contact Carly McGill or Nathan Tanner, Recruitment Advisors, for more information. Carly can be reached at 0345 209 1086 and Nathan at 0345 209 1348.

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Clarke Willmott

A leading law firm with seven offices across the country. We offer expert legal advice on a broad range of services.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1888
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Clarke Willmott LLP is a national law firm with over 600 lawyers and support staff (including over 100 partners) working from offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton and Taunton. The firm was established in the South West in 1888 and we are proud of our strong heritage. We are client-led; a strategic resolve which has resulted in our earning a strong reputation in sectors such as real estate and construction, retail, sport, social housing, agriculture, renewable energy and private client as well as specialist areas such as debt recovery. Working closely with our clients to provide tailored solutions for their particular situation is paramount at Clarke Willmott. We invest time and energy into developing strong client relationships in order to add real value and achieve positive results.