Our client is an International consulting firm that work extensively within Financial Services and the Corporate and Legal world. They are seeking to employ an experienced corporate lawyer to join its expanding team, based in Reading or Bristol
The successful candidate will have broad experience across M&A, corporate structuring and international business reorganisations, equity investments, joint ventures and equity incentive arrangements.
The main purpose of the role will include :
Providing corporate legal advice on a broad range of client solutions spanning establishing corporate structuring and reorganisations, M&A, equity investments, joint ventures and equity incentive arrangements, in each case, domestically and cross border
Providing multidisciplinary client-focused solutions, and building and maintaining relationships with clients to deliver them
Leading teams on multi-disciplinary projects in the UK and internationally
project managing and driving projects to conclusion
Training and mentoring more junior team members
You will have the following attributes to qualify for the position in question;
An entrepreneurial self-starter who is excited by the opportunity to provide legal services in a different environment and manner to a traditional commercial law firm as part of fully integrated multi-disciplinary practice
Commercially minded and keen to become a more rounded business adviser
an empathetic and proactive team player who enjoys working with people from different backgrounds and disciplines
Keen to assist with the development of junior team members
A relationship builder who can spot and develop new opportunities and client relationships
High level of technical knowledge of UK corporate and contract law
Intellectually curious, open-minded and analytical lawyer, with an eye for detail and pride in their work
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the following:
It is expected that the successful applicant will be an English-qualified solicitor with good PQE experience, gained in the UK at a reputable firm (but applicants with other suitable experience will also be considered).
Strong academic, technical, and personal skills are essential.
Must be able to demonstrate experience on transactions, and the ability to supervise and develop more junior members of the team.
Strong project management skills are a must.
Be able to demonstrate good experience of coordinating the provision of advice and the production of complex and interrelated legal agreements and documentation by advisers in multiple jurisdictions.
While consulting appropriately on difficult issues, they must be able to deliver robust and appropriate legal advice and exercise sound judgement.
Significant experience of working with demanding clients across a wide spectrum of scale and sectors and be expert at service delivery.
Must be able to demonstrate sound client relationship and business development skills, and a desire to develop these skills further.
The successful applicant will be expected to take responsibility for servicing and building the team. They will help promote the team’s work through participating in team and firm events and giving internal and external presentations.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this position please contact Jonathan Banjo