Corporate Finance Solicitor (Partner)

eNL; Stafford; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Autonomy to shape your future

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Corporate Finance Solicitor at Partner level in Birmingham. You will lead high-value corporate finance engagements, advising on mergers, acquisitions, fundraising and strategic divestments while building long-term client relationships.

You will also play a key role in business development and in mentoring junior team members to sustain firm growth and market leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years PQE in corporate finance law.
• Strong track record leading and delivering corporate finance transactions.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Excellent commercial awareness, financial analysis and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience in managing and developing teams.
• Ability to operate confidently at Partner level, engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop corporate finance engagements across M&A, disposals, MBOs/MBIs, fundraising and strategic sales.
• Advise clients, investors and advisors, delivering commercially focused guidance.
• Drive business development and strengthen the firm's regional and national presence.
• Develop relationships with clients, intermediaries and PE houses.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and manage performance.

Skills

7+ Years PQE

Leadership

Business development

Client relationships

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Corporate Finance Solicitor (Partner), 7+ Years PQE, Birmingham, £Highly Competitive (DOE) - This is an excellent opportunity for an established Corporate Finance Partner, or an experienced Senior Associate or Director ready to take the next step, to play a key role in the continued growth and development of a corporate finance practice. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an impressive client base, lead high-value transactions and contribute to the strategic direction of the team. JOB REF:5800.

THE ROLE

• You will lead and develop corporate finance engagements, advising clients on a broad range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, management buy-ins, fundraising and strategic business sales.
• Working closely with business owners, investors, management teams and other professional advisers, you will deliver commercially focused advice and build long-term client relationships.
• You will also play a key role in business development, identifying new opportunities and strengthening the firm's presence in the regional and national market.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, private equity houses and other professional advisers.
• Drive business development initiatives, generate new opportunities and contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the team.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from Corporate Finance Solicitors with a minimum of 7 Years PQE
• A strong track record of leading and delivering corporate finance transactions.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
• Excellent commercial awareness, financial analysis and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience in managing and developing teams.
• The ability to operate confidently at Partner level, engaging with senior stakeholders and business owners.

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package
• Take the next step in your career with the autonomy to shape your future.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate