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Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
As an experienced Company Commercial Solicitor this role will manage client matters to a successful conclusion whilst meeting their objectives and financial expectations. The post holder will demonstrate a keen commercial acumen and a high level of commercial law knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
The post holder will manage a varied caseload of complex matters that will include:
* Drafting standard terms for sales to consumers.
* Drafting and negotiating a wide range of business-to-business contracts.
* Drafting standard agreements including terms of sale and contracts of distribution and agency.
* Advising on internal structuring including shareholders’ agreements, articles of association and share classes.
* Acting on business asset and /or share purchases and other company disposals
* Assisting with company formations and generally advising on start-ups
* Advising on data protection compliance including desktop audits and time-sensitive matters as they arise.
* Drafting and advising on non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
* Drafting and preparing security documents including debentures and legal charges.
* Ensuring personal legal knowledge is kept up to date
What We’re Looking For
* You will have a minimum of 3 years PQE in a commercial law role and proven experience.
* Possess exceptional client care skills.
* Be highly motivated and able to add value to the role.
* Be able to operate with minimum of supervision.
* Possess networking and client development skills.
Why Work For Lightfoots Solicitors?
Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace.
Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary.
For your health
BUPA Private Medical Insurance, Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assessment Programme, company sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and more.
For your wellbeing
Discounted gym memberships, fruit in all offices, paid volunteer days, Wellbeing and awareness events across the year.
Your wellbeing and mental health is our highest priority at Lightfoots, which is why we have 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support.
For you and your family
We provide an option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care. We also provide enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies. Generous discounts on legal services.
For your career
We offer Significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process, sponsored training for qualifications, networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities.
For your belonging
We have an active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee. We actively encourage new joiners to take an active part in a committee if it is an area of interest.
We have firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more…….
If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on recruitment@lightfoots.co.uk.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.
Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.
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