Solicitor – Corporate and Commercial

Flexible – Devizes Head Office/London Office

Full Time

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor – Corporate and Commercial to join our client based in their Devizes office and sometimes in their London office.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will perform corporate and commercial work, encompassing the following core areas:
• Sale and purchase of businesses (both assets and shares transactions)
• Company structures and group re-structuring
• Partnership and shareholders’ agreements
• Commercial contracts; and
• Corporate governance and administration
• To provide support, when required, regarding other areas of commercial work to the wider firm.
• Building on personal and team profile by attending networking events, producing articles and marketing materials.
• Developing understanding of commercial and corporate law and assisting with law, policy and practice updates for the team.
• To carry-out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the Head of Department.

Client Development and Marketing:

• To be active in marketing the services of the firm and the specific team, its image and ethos (in liaison with Head of Department and other partners).

Person Specification:

Experience and knowledge:

• Approx. 2+ years PQE in corporate and commercial matters at regional or City office level.
• An enthusiasm to contribute to the values and ethos of the firm and the community in which it works.
• Independence of thought and a desire to bring experience, knowledge and ideas to the wider team.
• Experience of drafting corporate and commercial documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commerciality/business acumen.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Professional Qualifications:

• Admission as a Solicitor entitled to practice in England & Wales.
• Current practising certificate (or entitlement to obtain one) from the Law Society.

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