Corporate Lawyer

We are looking for a corporate/ commercial associate to join a world leading law firm for initially a 6- month fixed term contract.

The Role: Corporate/ Commercial associate

Contract: 6-month contract

Salary: £400 per day

Start Date: Beginning of October  

The Firm:

Globally respected and renowned for being one of the best law firms across the globe. Not only do they offer candidates a fantastic salary, but the calibre of work is of such a high level, candidates who work there feel fulfilled and encouraged to be the best. 

Responsible for advising on broad variety of Corporate or Commercial and IP legal projects. These may include:

• Technical legal advice on contractual law, partnerships and a wide range of corporate entities
• Legal due diligence in connection with intra-group and third-party transactions
• Preparation of a broad range of legal documents, including: bespoke constitutional documents for corporate entities, limited partnerships and partnerships, intra-group business, share and asset transfer agreements
• Legal project management of complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, and coordination and quality management of the work of non-UK lawyers on multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Supporting the client on the implementation of transactions, including board support, assistance with the execution of documents and corporate filings
• Corporate Reorganisation engagements

Experience

To be successful you will need the following skills and experience:

•Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

•At least 2 years PQE in UK or equivalent jurisdiction at an in-house legal department or leading law firm

•Either Demonstrable M&A experience or Commercial and IP experience

•Top tier private practice or equivalent in-house experience

•Experience working with senior stakeholders including Board level members

•Strong communication and relationship building skills

•Fluent in written and spoken English