As part of our growth plans and to meet increased client demand, we are looking to recruit a motivated and ambitious corporate lawyer who is looking to take on a more hands‑on approach to work with our busy corporate team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join an expanding team and gain hands‑on experience at an early stage of your career on a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on M&A.
Job Requirements
- 3-5 years experience working in a corporate department
- Demonstrable experience across all aspects of corporate law, particularly M&A transactions and corporate restructures and demergers.
- Strong attention to detail with well‑developed analytical skills
- Strong technical, drafting and negotiations skills
- Good client care skills
- Experience in supervising junior lawyers, trainees and paralegals
- Proactive attitude, team focused with an ability to work independently
- Commitment to high standards of service, professionalism and ethical conduct
Job Responsibilities
- Assist senior fee earners on large transactions and complex corporate reorganisation
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider corporate team on client matters
- Take ownership of discrete corporate matters with appropriate supervision
- Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development
- Ensure junior team members have clear career development plans in place
- Actively contribute to business development and marketing activities
- Engage in client‑facing work and build strong client relationships
Benefits
- Salary aligned with your skills and expertise
- 25 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays
- Hybrid working
- A clear progression route to further your career
- Flexible benefits and well‑being schemes
- Birthday leave
- 2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes
- A hard working, fun and professional working environment
- Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
- 36.25 hour working week
We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes inclusiveness and always employs the best professional for the job.
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