Corporate and Commercial Solicitor

Fusion Consulting Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in central London seeks a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join their growing team. The successful candidate will handle a variety of M&A transactional work and provide legal advice on commercial agreements. Candidates should possess strong communication and project management skills, along with attention to detail. This position offers excellent career prospects and benefits such as private medical insurance and tailored training. The firm values collaboration and initiative among its team members.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

An extra day off for your birthday

Tailored training and development plans

Participation in the incentive program

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified solicitor and remain on the Roll of Solicitors.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of M&A transactional work.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice.
• Create and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving abilities

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Due to extensive growth and multiple acquisitions, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join us in our central office in Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London.

FCG, now in its tenth year of trading, established its Legal Services division in 2018 and more recently acquired Birdi & Co Solicitors, an SRA regulated law firm set up in 2021. Birdi & Co Solicitors focus on Corporate, Commercial, Commercial Property, Non-Contentious Employment, GDPR, Disputes, Banking & Finance & M&A services.

The firm offers excellent career prospects to somebody who wants to embed themselves as a key player in a small but rapidly growing team.

Key Responsibilities

You will be working directly with clients and other members of the team across a range of business‑to‑business practice areas and sectors which include mergers and acquisition transactions, management buy‑outs, joint ventures, shareholders, LLP and partnership agreements, corporate lending and restructuring, business terms and conditions and other commercial contracts, sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, leases, refinancing and restructuring, and non‑contentious aspects of employment law.

• Conducting a wide range of M&A transactional work and other corporate transactional and non‑transactional matters
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements (supply agreements, service agreements NDAs) etc
• Advising clients on contract terms, risks and obligations
• Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice
• Taking on a proactive role in the negotiation of key documents and project management of the above types of work (direct client contact will be involved)
• Creating and maintaining client and referral relationships (attending meetings and calls)
• Assisting with the generation of new client work
• Attending events such as firm socials, trade shows and other opportunities
• Using your initiative with self‑development, training and development

Candidate Requirements

You will be required to embrace the values and culture of the firm, and you must be happy to work autonomously but within a collegiate and supportive environment.

• Good attention to detail and sound judgement
• Strong technical and project management skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to use your initiative and solve problems independently
• Ability to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines
• Be enthusiastic and energetic with a team approach to working
• Be enthusiastic and passionate and have genuine care about the standards of your work
• You are professional, personable and approachable
• You are articulate both verbally and in writing
• You enjoy being part of a dynamic team but comfortable working autonomously
• You are comfortable prioritising a varied workload
• Our values resonate with you

It is a condition of your employment that you remain on the Roll of Solicitors. Your duties are to act as a Solicitor and carry out those functions which, in the reasonable opinion of the firm, are appropriate and consistent with the role.

What we Offer

• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• An additional day off for your Birthday every year
• Tailored training and development plans for every employee
• Participation in the law team’s incentive program

Job Type

Full‑time

Job Location

London, Bishopsgate EC2M

About Fusion Consulting Group

Fusion is a multi‑discipline consulting practice assisting entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end‑to‑end solution throughout their business journey.

Fusion crafts client solutions using its in‑house team of highly skilled consultants with a diverse range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Executive Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined‑up approach and seamless client experience.

Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.