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Corporate Commercial

Private Practice

Cheltenham

Permanent ⁄ £35000 - £40000

Updated July 15, 2008

Corporate Commercial Solicitor

Who we're looking for
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Technical expertise and ability to not only research and advise on the law but also to apply that advice to realities of the situation encountered. They will require excellent communication skills both oral and written.Sound commercial awareness, financial acumen and businesslike approach to legal practice will be a must while working within the team.

• You will be a reliable and committed team player that can show an effective ability for decision making and judgement. Strong organisational ability is required to prioritise a busy workload.
Key Tasks will involve:

• Assisting with ad-hoc corporate advisory tasks for existing clients and advising (under supervision) accordingly.

• Working as part of wider teams across the office and across the Practice on transactions of varying complexity

• Drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, shareholders agreements and constitutional documents including company incorporation work and miscellaneous company secretarial work.

• Assisting with due diligence exercises and preparing appropriate reports.

About our client
Our client is a top 50 City legal practice with offices across the UK and internationally. They are respected for their approach to client care combined with the expertise and cost effectiveness they offer. They have a simple strategy- to help clients achieve their goals through excellent service.

The current team consists of 3 partners and 4 assistants (including one trainee) working closely with the wider Service based in the other UK offices.
The Corporate Commercial Service provides a full range of commercial legal services throughout all stages of the business life cycle - from start up to financing, mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, strategic alliances, restructuring and winding up. We advise on commercial contracts, complex outsourcing and service level agreements, franchising, fundraising, sponsorship, agency, procurement and supply arrangements.

What's on offer
Competitive package to attract the best.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on + 44 (0) 117 927 1440. Job Ref: 12938579
Your application will be sent to Andrew Short.