Corporate Solicitor

Job Title: Corporate Solicitor
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 – Dependent on experience
Location: Brighton
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading law firm in Brighton. We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Solicitor (NQE to 2 years PQE) to join a growing Company Commercial department. You will be responsible for running your own caseload and reporting to the head of department and associates in the team.
The opportunity to work alongside leaders in their field will make this a good career move for the successful candidate, who will have the opportunity to expand their legal knowledge in this area and develop invaluable skills.
Duties include:
Drafting and negotiating transaction documents in relation to Mergers & Acquisitions, including share purchase agreements and asset purchase agreements
Assisting clients to prepare their businesses for sale
Duly carrying out and reviewing legal due diligence
Carrying out corporate structuring including shareholders’ agreements, articles of association and joint venture agreements
Carrying out reviews and developing reports and ancillary deliverables in support of M&A transactions
Assisting with the process, co-ordination, and project management of transactions
The successful candidate will have:
NQE to two years PQE
Experience of corporate legal services is essential
Experience to employment and commercial law is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirement
Excellent drafting skills
Confidence in speaking with clients face-to-face and on the phone
Package:
£35k - £50k – Dependant on experience
Competitive Annual leave
Life Insurance
Good company pension
Dog friendly office days
Flexible working (40% in office 60% from home)
Join this highly reputable firm that is one of Brighton’s largest legal practices. They offer a fresh approach and work hard to maintain loyalty and trust. The opportunity to join a growing Dispute Resolution department is one not to be missed!!
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.
This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
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