Job Description
Corporate & Commercial Solicitor
Due to extensive growth and multiple acquisitions, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join us in our central office in Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London.
FCG, now in its tenth year of trading, established its Legal Services division in 2018 and more recently acquired Birdi & Co Solicitors, an SRA regulated law firm set up in 2021. Birdi & Co Solicitors focus on Corporate, Commercial, Commercial Property, Non-Contentious Employment, GDPR, Disputes, Banking & Finance & M&A services.
The firm offers excellent career prospects to somebody who wants to embed themselves as a key player in a small but rapidly growing team.
Key Responsibilities
You will be working directly with clients and other members of the team across a range of business-to-business practice areas and sectors which include mergers and acquisition transactions, management buy-outs, joint ventures, shareholders, LLP and partnership agreements, corporate lending and restructuring, business terms and conditions and other commercial contracts, sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, leases, refinancing and restructuring, and non-contentious aspects of employment law.
The legal division specialises in nursery/education and healthcare/medical transactional and non-transaction work and has established a strong brand and reputation for the work it does in these sectors. The firm was nominated as Legal Advisor of the Year to Deal Making two years running at the Education Investor Awards and our Managing Partner regularly appears as a Judge at the Nursery Awards.
Conducting a wide range of M&A transactional work and other corporate transactional and non-transactional matters
Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements (supply agreements, service agreements NDAs) etc
Advising clients on contract terms, risks and obligations
Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice
Taking on a proactive role in the negotiation of key documents and project management of the above types of work (direct client contact will be involved)
Creating and maintaining client and referral relationships (attending meetings and calls)
Assisting with the generation of new client work
Attending events such as firm socials, trade shows and other opportunities
Using your initiative with self-development, training and development
Candidate Requirements
You will be required to embrace the values and culture of the firm, and you must be happy to work autonomously but within a collegiate and supportive environment.
Excellent drafting skills
Good attention to detail and sound judgement
Strong technical and project management skills
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to use your initiative and solve problems independently
Ability to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines
Be enthusiastic and energetic with a team approach to working
Be enthusiastic and passionate and have genuine care about the standards of your work
You are professional, personable and approachable
You are articulate both verbally and in writing
You enjoy being part of a dynamic team but comfortable working autonomously
You are comfortable prioritising a varied workload
Our values resonate with you
It is a condition of your employment that you remain on the Roll of Solicitors. Your duties are to act as a Solicitor and carry out those functions which, in the reasonable opinion of the firm, are appropriate and consistent with the role.
What we Offer
Competitive base salary
Private medical insurance
Group life insurance
FusionPoints bonus scheme
An additional day off for your Birthday every year
Tailored training and development plans for every employee
Participation in the law teams incentive program
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location: London, Bishopsgate EC2M (Hybrid)
About Fusion Consulting Group:
Fusion is a multi-discipline consulting practice assisting entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end-to-end solution throughout their business journey.
Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants with a diverse range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Executive Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined-up approach and seamless client experience.
Equal Opportunities
Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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