Solicitor - Corporate & Finance in Derby - CV-Library

My client is looking for an Corporate & Finance Solicitor to join their team in Derby, Derbyshire.

The firms Corporate & Finance team has a strong track record of advising on national transactions including a breadth of clients ranging from owner managed businesses, to large overseas listed corporates. The team advises on numerous high-profile and high-value deals.

This role is responsible for managing a personal caseload of corporate & finance matters whilst also supporting on more complex matters with senior members of the team.

Responsible for liaising directly with clients and ensuring a high level of client care is provided at all times.

Key Responsibilities
• Work on a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on transactional work.
• Assist with the analysis, management and reporting of due diligence information, including management of online data-rooms.
• Prepare and review corporate transactional documents, including taking responsibility for ancillary documents forming part of a transaction.
• Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail.
• Provide assistance to the partners and associate solicitor on high-value transactions.
• Prepare for completion meetings; handle post-completion filings and prepare completion bibles.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and other departments within the firm.
• Conduct legal research.
• Provide administrative support where required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree.
• Have between 2 to 3 years experience of working within a corporate team, including undertaking due diligence, reviewing, drafting and amending corporate ancillary documents and undertaking disclosure exercises.
• Possess excellent client care and communication skills.
• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.
• Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme for all staff
• Career Development opportunities
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell holiday
• 1 week’s holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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