Corporate Solicitor/Legal Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor (5-8 PQE) to join a highly prestigious and long established London law firm. This is a rare opportunity to join an elite practice advising HNWIs, family offices and privately owned multinational businesses on high level corporate transactional matters. The firm offers a competitive market rate salary together with an excellent benefits package and a strong, collaborative working culture.

About the Firm:

Widely regarded as one of the leading UK firms in its core practice areas, the firm is ranked in both Chambers and Legal 500 across multiple disciplines. It has a long established presence in one of London's most prestigious legal districts and is known for its exceptional client relationships, discretion, and high quality advisory work.

Corporate Solicitor (5-8 PQE) - Position Overview:

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the department, working closely with colleagues in a close knit and collaborative environment while also managing matters independently when appropriate.

Key Responsibilities of the Corporate Solicitor:

• Taking the lead, alongside colleagues, on a full range of corporate transactions including share and business sales and purchases
• Advising on joint ventures, reorganisations, shareholder agreements, investment agreements and fundraisings
• Undertaking wider corporate and commercial advisory work
• Advising HNWIs, family offices and privately owned multinational businesses
• Contributing to the department's continued strategic growth
• Participating in business development initiatives and client relationship management

Requirements of the Corporate Solicitor:

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 5-8 years' PQE (flexible for the right candidate)
• Experience gained within a recognised corporate department
• Strong commercial awareness and intellectual flexibility
• Exposure to HNWI and/or family office clients (desirable)
• Interest in business development with potential contacts or a developing following advantageous
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong academic background
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure

The Benefits for the Corporate Solicitor role:

• Competitive market rate salary
• 28 days' annual leave
• 4x Life Assurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• BUPA Medical Insurance
• Medicash Cashplan Scheme
• Bluecrest Health Assessment
• Unum Dental Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto enrolment in the firm's Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme and Introduction Bonus Scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan (after 3 months)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Wellbeing Programme
• Gymflex

Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH 37643.

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