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Senior Corporate Solicitor

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified Solicitor with 3+ years in corporate law, strong leadership and legal skills, and experience in M&A, acquisitions, and managing transactions independently.
  • You will manage corporate transactions, company matters, commercial contracts, and non-contentious employment law, while collaborating and taking responsibility for your work independently.

Requirements

  • We are looking for a qualified Solicitor with 3 or more years’ experience in corporate matters.
  • You will have a commercial and pragmatic outlook as well as a strong desire to be successful.
  • Having the ability to manage transactions independently is a must but we also looking for someone who will support the team and guide junior members.
  • Excellent legal technical skills
  • Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for attention to detail
  • Substantial experience on leading and advising on corporate sales and acquisition
  • Specialist experience in M&A, shareholders’ agreements, company re-structure and re-organisations, private equity transactions and investments among others
  • Business drivers affecting, and legal, regulatory and business risks of owner managed businesses

Responsibilities

  • corporate transactional matters (business sales, acquisitions, restructures and MBOs)
  • company matters (shareholders agreements, company secretarial matters and EMIs)
  • commercial matters (commercial contracts, intellectual property and GDPR)
  • non contentious employment law matters (employment contracts, service agreements and settlement agreements)
  • collaborate with others as well as possessing the ability to work independently and take responsibility for your own work.

FAQs

What is the minimum experience required for the Senior Corporate Solicitor position?

The minimum experience required is 3 years PQE in corporate matters.

What types of clients will I be working with?

You will be working with a varied client base of owner-managed and entrepreneurial businesses.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Corporate Solicitor?

Main responsibilities include advising on corporate transactional matters, company matters, commercial matters, and non-contentious employment law matters.

Is there an opportunity for career development within the company?

Yes, there is supported development with tailored training to help you learn and progress.

What unique benefit does the company offer regarding annual leave?

The company offers Open Holidays, which means unlimited paid annual leave to take what you need.

Is there a trial for reduced working hours?

Yes, the company is currently undertaking a 100-80-100 trial, also known as a “4 day work week trial,” to reduce working hours by 20%.

How does the company support employee wellbeing?

The company offers an amazing wellbeing program to support physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

The company is committed to diversity and inclusion and will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

Are there volunteering opportunities available?

Yes, there are volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities.

Can recruitment agencies submit unsolicited CVs?

No, unsolicited CVs will not be honored. The company will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to them by their Talent Acquisition team.

The Rebels of Accountancy ⚡ Top 25 Best Companies to Work For – 4 Years Straight | #1 Accountancy Firm to Work For. Boom

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1850
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Mission & Purpose

We’re no ordinary firm of accountants and business advisers, proud to be the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp, in fact. We work with entrepreneurial, fast growth businesses across the UK to help them grow, become more tax efficient, get up to speed with their Tech and transform their culture. We’re straight-talking and put people and relationships before products and services. And the one thing we will never do is grey.