Shakespeare Martineau
Job title:
Solicitor / Associate – Corporate
Company
Shakespeare Martineau
Job description
Our Corporate team act for financial institutions, SME’s, owner managed businesses and PLC’s on all aspects of corporate transactions. We also advise clients on matters relating to employee ownership, in addition we deal with shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, company formation arrangements and other aspects of corporate life.The team had an outstanding year in 2024 working on deals valued at £6.6, billion – a new record for the firm. The deals spanned a wide range of sectors and business types and were executed by collaborative working across a number of teams within the firm giving our people the chance to expand their skills working on transactions both nationally and internationally. The deals, spanning clients nationwide, form part of our ongoing success.Take a look at the teams achievements over the last 12 months We are looking for a Corporate Solicitor with between 0 and 5 years’ PQE experience to join our expanding East Midlands Corporate team. It’s a unique opportunity to play a key part in market leading business at a time of exciting growth. This would suit you if you are keen to make a mark in the East Midlands region in a firm where you will have exposure to great quality work, including large transactions.Due to the flexibility and dynamics of the team this opportunity can be based from any of our East Midlands hubs, these being Leicester, Nottingham or Lincoln.What you will be doing:
- working alongside senior lawyers to provide assistance on all aspects of corporate transactional and reorganisation work (commercial experience is welcomed but not essential)
- assisting on large complex deals with appropriate supervision; building up your own caseload of more straightforward matters
- assisting with company secretarial services, including preparation of board minutes, Companies House forms and other ancillary transactional documents
- handling enquiries efficiently
- liaising with clients in a professional manner
- working to strict deadlines
What you will need:
- 0 – 5 years’ previous experience gained dealing in Corporate matters within a law firm or in-house
- strong IT skills
- the ability to manage files effectively
- a desire to enhance and build client relationships
- excellent communication skills
- a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a fast-moving environment
- excellent organisational and prioritising skills
Benefits, Agile Working and Additional informationWe embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield. This role is being recruited on a hybrid basis from any one of our three East Midlands hubs, these being Leicester, Nottingham or Lincoln.Want to find out more about our ?Additional information:
Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found .Equal opportunities
Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Expected salary
Location
Nottingham
Job date
Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:16:09 GMT
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