My client is looking for a Corporate & Finance Solicitor to join their team in Derby, Derbyshire.
The firm's Corporate & Finance team has a strong track record of advising on national transactions including a breadth of clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to large overseas listed corporates. The team advises on numerous high-profile and high-value deals.
This role is responsible for managing a personal caseload of corporate & finance matters whilst also supporting on more complex matters with senior members of the team.
Responsible for liaising directly with clients and ensuring a high level of client care is provided at all times.
Key Responsibilities
1. Work on a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on transactional work.
2. Assist with the analysis, management and reporting of due diligence information, including management of online data-rooms.
3. Prepare and review corporate transactional documents, including taking responsibility for ancillary documents forming part of a transaction.
4. Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail.
5. Provide assistance to the partners and associate solicitor on high-value transactions.
6. Prepare for completion meetings; handle post-completion filings and prepare completion bibles.
7. Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.
8. Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and other departments within the firm.
9. Conduct legal research.
10. Provide administrative support where required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
1. Have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree.
2. Have between 2 to 3 years experience of working within a corporate team, including undertaking due diligence, reviewing, drafting and amending corporate ancillary documents and undertaking disclosure exercises.
3. Possess excellent client care and communication skills.
4. Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.
5. Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team.
Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus scheme for all staff
3. Career Development opportunities
4. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
5. Options to buy & sell holiday
6. 1 week’s holiday carry over
7. Extra day off for your birthday
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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