Tell me more about Wilson Browne Solicitors…
We are a firm with a vision that starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, we have an almost unique niche in our market with 6 offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back nearly 200 years, and a reputation that others envy.
Tell me more about the role….
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor or Junior Partner to join our Corporate Commercial Team in Northampton.
Wilson Browne is the largest commercial law team in Northamptonshire – recognised by the Legal 500, Lexcel Accredited, and winner of numerous awards. This region is thriving and with that, comes great opportunity for ambitious lawyers.
Our growing team works with local, regional and national clients; supporting them with all aspects of their business. We’re looking for someone with a broad understanding of the commercial and legal needs of corporate clients and experience in advising on:
1. Corporate structures
2. Acquisition and growth strategies
3. Succession planning
4. Mergers and joint ventures
5. Restructures and demergers
6. Commercial contracts
7. Corporate governance
You will have entrepreneurial instincts and spirit and be used to collaborating closely with colleagues across a range of disciplines, clients and other firms and advisers. You will be well connected professionally and adept at networking and driving business development.
Responsibilities:
You will be advising on the following:
1. Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals
2. Succession Planning
3. Employee Share Schemes including EMIs, EBTs and EOTs
4. Restructuring and Demergers
5. Finance Documents
6. Governance Documents including Shareholders Agreements, Articles of Association and Partnership Agreements
7. Commercial Contracts
8. Franchising
…drafting, advising, negotiating, dealmaking...
If you enjoy supervising and working in an environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, then you’re talking our language, and we should be talking.
Ideally, you will have 8 years + PQE and a good range of experience, and be excited to join a growing Corporate Commercial Team that has a great flow of work already, and more to come.
If you’ve got this far in your career you are no doubt a confident communicator: persuasive, articulate, and friendly with a good sense of humour…and a hunger to get deals done (as well as having good drafting and analytical skills).
Benefits:
* Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service and options to buy more.
* Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary.
* BUPA cover
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4%.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships.
* Voluntary Health Cash Plans available and Health screening.
* Paid volunteer leave.
* Regular long service awards and annual staff recognition awards.
* Salary sacrifice scheme– a tax-efficient way to get into a new car.
* Cycle to work scheme.
Please note, that our PQE requirements are for guide purposes. If you have more or fewer years of experience, or are FILEX nor SRA registered, we would still love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* Paid volunteer time
* Private medical insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Northampton, Northamptonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Corporate Commercial: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* UK Solicitors qualification (required)
Work Location: In person
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