Internationally recognised, Commercial Law firm based in Central London require a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor who is able to provide top level support to the department Partner with knowledge and experience to manage an active caseload.
Our client is seeking a Qualified Solicitor circa 3 years’ experience of corporate and commercial work.
Key Responsibilities and Duties include:
Essential Attributes
• Educated to degree level, preferably in Law and having preferably obtained a 2:1 or above although all applications will be considered
• Evidence of interest in, and commitment to, the success of the firm. Relevant experience within a professional services firm would be desirable
• Understanding of and commitment to the firm’s values and ethos
• Excellent communication both written and verbal - the role involves liaison with internal and external people at a senior level
• A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and displaying trust and loyalty
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings. Able to deal sympathetically and appropriately with clients and to show empathy with them
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must be able to multitask and keep calm under pressure
• The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time to time
Corporate
· Buying and selling companies
· Company formation and company secretarial services
· Corporate governance and directors’ duties
· Insolvency issues and wrongful trading
· Management buy-outs (or buy-ins)
· Options (including executive management incentive agreements or schemes)
· Purchase by a company of its own shares
· Reduction of capital
· Reorganisations and demergers
· Shareholder agreements and articles of association
· Shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice
· Subscription agreements and investment agreements
Commercial
· Agency agreements
· Competition law
· Data Protection Act registration and compliance
· Distribution agreements
· Intellectual property, trademark assignment and licensing; advising on copyright
· Limitation of liability
· Retention of title (Romalpa)
· Standard terms and conditions
· Supplier and customer contracts
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