Legal Director - Corporate (Senior Solicitor)
Posted 12 hours 12 minutes ago by Michael Page Legal
A rare opportunity for a talented corporate lawyer to join a highly respected boutique firm renowned for its work with HNWIs, entrepreneurs and family offices. You will handle a broad mix of high-quality transactional and commercial work within a collaborative, well-regarded team.
Client Details
Our client is a leading London firm with an exceptional reputation for its private client, family and corporate work. Known for its long history, high-profile client base and outstanding standards, the firm offers a unique blend of tradition, prestige and modern, commercial legal advice.
Description
You will work on a broad range of corporate matters, including:
- Leading and supporting on strategic transactions such as share and business sales and purchases, joint ventures, reorganisations, shareholder agreements, investment agreements and fundraisings
- Handling a mix of corporate and commercial work arising from the firm's close relationships with HNWIs, entrepreneurs and family offices
- Playing an active role in the team's ongoing growth and business development efforts
- Working closely within a supportive, close-knit team while also handling matters independently when appropriate
Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5-8 years PQE (flexible for the right individual)
- Experience gained in a well-regarded corporate practice
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage a wide variety of clients and matters
- An interest in business development and ideally some early-stage contacts or a developing following
- Experience working with HNWIs or family offices (helpful but not essential)
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Strong drafting and negotiation ability
- Ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- A collaborative mindset and comfort working in a flat team structure
- High attention to detail and a strong academic background
Job Offer
- High-quality, often high-profile corporate matters within a respected boutique practice
- A supportive team culture with genuine opportunities for business development and client ownership