Commercial Solicitor

MacDonald Oates is a full service law firm with offices in Petersfield and Midhurst providing high quality, personalised advice to individuals and businesses.

We are a vibrant firm and have built our reputation on our commitment to providing the highest level of client service.

We are seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to strengthen an already established team in our Petersfield Office.  The role will primarily involve company commercial/corporate and commercial property work, assisting the Partner in a wide range of cases including financing and corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions & business/company sales as well as drafting and advising on all manner of commercial contracts. You will also be actively involved in business development.

Ideally the successful candidate will have 1- 4 years’ experience of working in a Corporate/Commercial or a Commercial Property department at a leading regional practice and will be able to demonstrate the following:-

• Experience in assisting in the running of a varied commercial or corporate caseload
• Commitment to offering a high standard of service and legal advice
• Willingness to be part of a professional, friendly and hardworking team
• Desire to actively engage in business development
• Good academic and IT skills
• Commercial property experience would be advantageous but not essential.

You will also be expected to be confident in promoting the firm’s values of being ‘Open, Responsible and Fair’, which lie at the heart of what we stand for as a firm and how we approach our work.

In return you will be rewarded with sufficient training opportunities and we can offer excellent career prospects and a competitive salary.

Please apply at http://www.macdonaldoates.co.uk/vacancies/