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Company and Commercial Solicitor

Employer
Pollap Recruitment
Location
Chelmsford
Salary
£36000-£60000 (DOE)
Closing date
16 Oct 2017

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Practice area
Company and commercial
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Company and Commercial Solicitor to join a respected Legal 500 firm in Cambridge. As a Company and Commercial Solicitor, you will be a part of a forward thinking and highly collaborative corporate team. You responsible for negotiating transaction documents whilst applying a high-level of interpersonal skills with clients, as well as demonstrating specialised knowledge and judgment. You will also assist the team in developing commercial law products, including e-products via the firm’s website.   

Your main responsibilities will include;

Advising clients in varied aspects of corporate and partnership law, including;

  • Business and share acquisitions and disposals;
  • Management buy-outs;
  • Share re-organisations, issues, buy-backs and transfers;
  • Advice to company directors;
  • Corporate governance
  • Joint ventures and shareholder arrangements etc.
  • Advice on partnerships and limited liability partnerships
  • Drafting documentation using precedents and creating precedents where none exists.
  • Attending and speaking at the firm’s marketing events and seminars.
  • Assisting with development and delivery of training events and other marketing initiatives.
  • Keeping up to date with developments in Corporate and Commercial Law.
  • Undertaking any other reasonable duties from time to time allocated to the role.
  • Attending and speaking at the firm’s marketing events and seminars.
  • To ensure the profitability of the firm is maintained through regular billing and development of client relationships.

You will also advise clients on various commercial contract arrangements including:

  • Supply of goods and services;
  • Distribution, outsourcing, fundraising;
  • E-commerce;
  • Agency.
  • Franchise agreements
  • Intellectual property matters  

To succeed in this role, you must have; 

  • Experience of negotiating, facilitating and influencing others to achieve desired outcomes
  • Demonstrable passion for client service and be responsive to client needs and accessible. 
  • A positive and client- focused attitude.
  • A strong work ethic and a reputation for being hardworking.
  • Demonstrable integrity, be willing to share knowledge and supports colleagues. 
  • Strong oral, written and presentation skills
  • Demonstrable commercial awareness, business acumen and an ability to work as part of a team to attain financial targets. 
  • A willingness to maintain continued professional development. 
  • Excellent research skills and an attention to detail.
  • Be able to use your initiative to seek out suitable technical solutions. 

Your educational qualifications will include;

  • A law degree, completed LPC course and a 2-year training contract
  • Completed GDL and LPC courses and a training contract.

You will also have;

 At least 2 years PQE 

In return you will receive;

A salary of £36000-£60,000(DOE) and an excellent benefits package. You will also have a great opportunity for career progression within a forward thinking and highly respected firm with a history of over 100 years.

About the company

Our client is a highly respected legal 500 firm with a strong history of providing legal advice in an innovative, client focused and collaborative way for over 100 years. 

Company

We specialise in the placement of lawyers at all levels, from newly qualified to partnership both in private practice and in-house.

Whether you are taking the next step in your career or looking to take on new talent, we provide the support you need to make informed business or career decisions.

Company info
Telephone
07462878964
Location
Rex House,
354 Ballards Lane, North Finchley
London
London
N12 0DD
GB

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