Job Description
Corporate Lawyer - Senior Associate - Must be UK Qualified
London | 6-8 PQE | Leading US Law Firm | £Exceptional
We are working with a highly regarded US City law firm seeking a talented Corporate Lawyer ( 6 – 8 PQE) to join its market-leading London Corporate team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the City’s preeminent specialist Corporate practices.
The Role
Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of instructions, the team is looking to recruit a specialist Corporate lawyer to advise on:
- Advising on asset and share sale structures and key deal terms
- Conducting and overseeing specialist due diligence
- Drafting and negotiating key deal documents
- Conducting disclosure exercises
- Advising on joint venture arrangements
- General corporate advice
- Self-motivated business development and business development with the wider team
- Manage all client work allocated to them, liaising with clients, managing expectations and providing consistently excellent client service
- Exercising high standards of client care in a professional and friendly manner.
- Ensuring that all the Firm’s business and client documentation is kept confidential and secure.
- Keeping up to date with caselaw, policy and planned reforms.
You will play a central role in complex, high-value matters while developing strong client relationships and contributing to the continued expansion of the Corporate practice.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered, you will have:
- 6-8 years PQE of dealing with corporate matters (must be UK qualified)
- Experience in a generalist corporate M&A role is essential
- Previous experience of working within a London US law firm or Magic Circle practice
- Ability to understand complex legal principles and apply them accordingly
- A high level of oral and written communication, presentation and influencing skills with the ability to quickly establish relationships at all levels
- Demonstrate ability to confidently interact with clients and actively seek new business development opportunities
- A commercial and pragmatic outlook
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible and hands-on attitude, responding effectively to rapidly changing circumstances.
This is a superb opportunity to join a top-tier team offering genuine responsibility, high-quality work and excellent long-term career prospects in the London market.
For a confidential discussion, please apply with your CV or for a confidential discussion then please do contact Craig Heywood Director at CapeClarke - 07990068183 or email [email protected]