Job Description
Commercial law firm in Hampshire is seeking to recruit two Corporate/Commercial lawyers – one of 2 to 4 and the other of 5 or more years’ PQE. This position represents an excellent opportunity to develop your career whilst being exposed to top quality corporate work. From the outset you will be involved in challenging technical work and be given every resource and support needed to assist with your career development. The positions offer the opportunity to work on a broad variety of matters and typically, you will be involved in the following: • M&A • Private Equity / Venture Capital • Capital markets listings/ IPO’s • Public company takeovers • JVs • Group restructurings • Corporate advisory matters.
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The ideal candidates will assist partners and senior solicitors on complex transactions, as well as supporting asset purchase and sale transactions by drafting ancillary documents and facilitating progress throughout the deal lifecycle. Additionally other responsibilities will include: assisting with business disposals by completing due diligence responses and preparing supporting documentation; conducting comprehensive legal due diligence; overseeing the due diligence process for clients, including reviewing share purchase agreements, drafting disclosure letters, and preparing related documents; and, handling both completion and post-completion matters. For the more experienced position they’re looking to fill (5+ years’ PQE), the successful candidate will take the lead and manage transactions independently. Strong technical drafting skills with exceptional attention to detail, as well as proven experience in Corporate and Commercial law are essential for this role.
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The firm operates a flexible working policy with currently two teams’ days per week in the office.