About the team Freeths highly rated and award-winning team of over 70 corporate lawyers have extensive experience of advising businesses ranging from entrepreneurs, SMEs, financial institutions to FTSE 100. Operating from 13 UK locations the team provide advice and guidance on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, fundraising, private equity, equity capital markets, due diligence, joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, reorganisations and demergers, corporate structures and governance. Leading the team in London we have Partner, Tom Rowley, who is an expert in M&A, private equity and capital markets, both domestic and cross-border. In addition, Partner Francis Dalton, who specialises in private M&A, main market and AIM capital markets, and is ranked as a Leading Individual in Chambers & Partners (2024 edition) and is also recognised as a Next Generation Partner by The Legal 500 (2024 edition) in M&A. About the Role Our dynamic London Corporate group now have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to make a difference. Candidates with at least 4 years PQE and a strong background in a well-regarded corporate team are welcomed to apply. The successful candidate must be able to handle private equity matters as an essential part of their role, as well as demonstrating the ability to manage clients with little supervision. Key Responsibilities To work to a consistently high level and to provide an exemplary level of client service and care. Competent financial management and commercial awareness, including accurate time recording, billing, achievement of firm delivered targets and management of WIP. To drive business development opportunities to ensure the retention of existing clients and development of new client relationships. To ensure at all times that you maintain up to date technical expertise. To be accountable for your own personal development and to continuously develop interpersonal and soft skills. To be competent at all times in accordance with the SRA competence standards To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be required from time to time. Your skills and qualifications Have directly relevant previous extensive experience and have the correct level of post qualified experience (PQE) for the role in question. To have a strong commercial acumen and understanding of the industry and business of the client. To run and manage your own case load with minimal supervision. A proven track record of competent financial management, ability to meet client expectations and sound case management skills. Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using case management systems, electronic time recording and general Microsoft packages. To be a self-starting, friendly individual with excellent interpersonal skills. To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values. No agencies direct applications only. For further information or a confidential chat please contact the recruitment team on RecruitmentFreethsfreeths.co.uk. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.