Corporate Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Devon is looking for a skilled Corporate Solicitor with over 3 years of PQE to deliver high-quality corporate transactional services. Responsibilities include drafting commercial agreements, managing a varied caseload, and providing effective legal advice. The role offers a competitive salary range of £50,000 to £65,000, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Generous salary

Supportive work culture

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with experience in corporate law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently.
• Strong understanding of commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Supporting clients through corporate transactions.
• Manage commercial contracts and provide legal advice.

Skills

Drafting and reviewing contracts

Legal research

Client relationship management

Business development strategies

Time management

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

Corporate Solicitor, 3+ PQE, Devon, £50,000 to £65,000 DOE. Potential relocation opportunity. To deliver a high-quality and effective range of corporate transactional services to individuals, partnerships, and companies, supporting matters from initial instruction through to post-completion. Generous salaries, productive working environment, inspiring peer group and a caring culture. There is so much more to tell you about this exciting career opportunity, so call me and we can discuss in further detail. Call 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] Job Ref:1605.

Responsibilities

• You will be undertaking company/commercial work which may include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements including partnership agreements, shareholders’ agreements and agency contracts.
• Implementing changes to company constitutions, share structures and associated company secretarial tasks.
• Drafting Terms and Conditions.
• Managing Sales and purchases (both share and assets).
• Drafting debentures.
• Handling Directors guarantees.
• Managing commercial contracts.
• Handling franchise agreements.
• Managing Joint venture agreements.
• Supporting company refinancing.
• Providing effective and decisive action to the firm’s business and private clients, demonstrating a sound understanding and practical application of the law.
• Undertaking legal research to support accurate and effective advice and stay up to date with changes in legislation and case law through regular review of legal journals, updates, and law reports.
• Working as part of a team on other clients projects.
• Managing a varied caseload through to completion, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility in response to changing client needs and business demands.
• Establishing a good working relationship with your commercial colleagues and supporting departmental workload when required.
• Implementing an effective networking and business development strategy to promote yourself, the department, and the firm.
• Demonstrating effective time management by ensuring client matters progress efficiently and maintaining well-organised and up-to-date files.
• You will be a team player within the group and firm as a whole.
• Efficient, well organised and timely.

How to apply

Contact Samantha Ward at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission.

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