Other commercial contracts that our clients trust us with. Our lawyers are responsible for each stage of the document lifecycle, from reviewing & negotiating documents guided by client playbooks, through to document execution. You will be the direct day-to‑day contact with the client, with an important role to play in nurturing your client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
* Contract Negotiation: Reviewing and negotiating high volumes of pre‑M&A contracts, directly liaising with counterparties and adhering to agreed turnaround times. Updating client playbooks on an ongoing basis.
* Client Management: As a trusted advisor, you’ll manage and strengthen your client relationships, ensuring they see you as their go‑to expert in corporate law.
* Team Collaboration: Working with other Avantia lawyers and paralegals, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required.
Essential Requirements
* Comfortable with a fast‑paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
* Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work‑life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines. Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our clients value and expect us to provide crisp, concise, and straightforward advice.
* Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook.
* A self‑starter who takes ownership. We look for people who are constantly thinking of ways to innovate our technology and our business.
* As our growth continues, there will be new and exciting opportunities to get involved and contribute to our continued evolution.
Qualifications
* Licensed to practice law in the UK or Europe or US/Canada.
* 3+ years corporate/transactional law experience.
* Familiarity of working with asset managers, investment banks or other financial services firms highly preferable.
* Experience with independently negotiating pre‑M&A contracts (NDAs, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters etc.).
* Tech savvy and able to adapt to Avantia’s technology suite (e.g. Ava, HighQ).
* Specific interest in artificial intelligence and legal tech is very welcome.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary, which will depend on the final candidate’s PQE and unique experience. You will have the opportunity to discuss your salary expectations during the first call with the Talent team.
* 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays.
* An additional day off for your birthday.
* Comprehensive Private Healthcare and lifestyle perks with Vitality (medical history disregarded).
* Early finish Fridays in the summer.
* Life Assurance.
* Pension scheme, enhanced after 1 year of service.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies after 1 year of service.
* Option to work from abroad for a maximum of 1 month per year (subject to policy & approval).
Core Values
We empower our people, trust them to excel, and give them a voice and the freedom to grow. We hold ourselves accountable and create meaningful impact for our clients, our team, and our industry. We champion excellence, consistently delivering exceptional results and building trust through every action. We are redefining the legal landscape, forging a new path and shaping the next generation of law.
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