Overview
Join our dynamic Mergers & Acquisitions team as a Corporate Solicitor, where you will work alongside seasoned legal professionals in the fastest-expanding optical business in the UK. Join Hakim Group as we grow, and elevate your legal career in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. This role is office-based at our HQ in Darwen. BB3 1AE.
Responsibilities
* Lead and advise on mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures.
* Conduct and manage legal due diligence exercises, providing clear and actionable reports.
* Draft, review, and negotiate key transactional documents such as SPAs, shareholder agreements, and NDAs.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure successful deal outcomes.
* Provide expert legal advice on company law, corporate structuring, reorganisations, and group restructures.
* Advise on corporate governance matters, including board processes, director duties, and shareholder issues.
* Monitor and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practice standards.
* Assist in maintaining robust governance frameworks and internal policies.
The ideal candidate
You are a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience in corporate law, having trained at a leading law firm or developed a strong in-house corporate/commercial background. You bring proven expertise in managing M&A transactions with strong organisation and project management skills, together with the ability to prioritise effectively. With strong commercial awareness, you deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to influence and build effective relationships at all levels of the organisation.
Employment details
* Employment type: Full-time
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Legal
* Industry: Retail Health and Personal Care Products
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