Commercial & Corporate Solicitor
Flexible – Devizes Head Office/London Office.
Full Time.
Salary is dependent on experience.
Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will perform corporate and commercial work, encompassing the following core areas:
* Sale and purchase of businesses (both assets and shares transactions)
* Company structures and group re-structuring
* Partnership and shareholders' agreements
* Commercial contracts
* Corporate governance and administration
* Provide support, when required, regarding other areas of commercial work to the wider firm.
* Build on personal and team profile by attending networking events, producing articles and marketing materials.
* Develop an understanding of commercial and corporate law and assist with law, policy and practice updates for the team.
* Carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the Head of Department.
* Actively market the services of the firm and the specific team, its image and ethos (in liaison with Head of Department and other partners).
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* Approx. 2+ years PQE in corporate and commercial matters at regional or City office level.
* An enthusiasm to contribute to the values and ethos of the firm and the community in which it works.
* Independence of thought and a desire to bring experience, knowledge and ideas to the wider team.
* Experience of drafting corporate and commercial documentation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Commerciality/business acumen.
* A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Professional Qualifications
* Admission as a Solicitor entitled to practice in England & Wales.
* Current practising certificate (or entitlement to obtain one) from the Law Society.
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