Corporate Solicitor

FRANKLINS SOLICITORS LLP; Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary commensurate with experience

25 days annual leave + birthday day

24-hour employee assistance programme

Discount on legal services

Descripción de la vacante

Franklins Solicitors LLP in Milton Keynes and Northampton seeks a Corporate Lawyer to handle all aspects of corporate law for startups through SMEs, including mergers and acquisitions, share schemes, formation and governance.

You will draft constitutional documents, company secretarial paperwork, and related security agreements while building strong client relationships; the firm supports development, flexible working where possible, and a vibrant team culture.

Formación

• Degree qualified with PGDL or LPC.
• Demonstrable experience in corporate law.
• Ability to build rapport with clients and to work well under pressure both alone and as part of a team.
• Experience advising startups through to SMEs.

Responsabilidades

• Advise on mergers, disposals and acquisitions.
• Assist with share schemes including EMI schemes.
• Prepare and review constitutional documents including Articles of Association; company minutes and resolutions.
• Draft and negotiate facility agreements and corporate security documents.

Conocimientos

Corporate law

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship building

Team collaboration

Networking

Educación

PGDL or LPC

Descripción del empleo

The successful candidate for the Corporate Lawyer role will be dealing in all aspects of corporate law. The ideal candidate requires experience in corporate law, advising start-up businesses through to established SMEs, including in respect of:

• Mergers, Disposals and Acquisitions
• Reconstructions
• Share Schemes including EMI Schemes
• EOTs
• Shareholders Agreements
• Partnership Agreements
• Company Formation
• Constitutional Documents including Articles of Association
• Company secretarial documents including board minutes and resolutions
• Facility Agreements and corporate security documentation

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified with PGDL or LPC
• Demonstrable experience in corporate law
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• An ability to build a good rapport with clients and to work well under pressure both alone and as part of a team
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues
• Supporting the Firm with brand awareness activities, including networking, events and content for the website and social media channels

Training and development:At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we’ll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.

Flexibility:We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.

Be part of a team:We believe it’s important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.

Community spirit:We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering Day to support a local charity.

Location:Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.

24-hour employee assistance programme:Offering support on a wide range of topics.

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You’ll also get a day off for your birthday!
• 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Discount on legal services.

After completing 3 months with the Firm you will also be eligible to join:

Pension scheme:Upon completing your probationary period, you’ll be invited to join our pension scheme.

Death in Service:Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.

A little more about us…

Franklins Solicitors is one of the leading law firms serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Since our establishment in 1982, we have grown to employ over 100 dedicated professionals across our offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton.

Our reputation for quality is underscored by our prestigious accreditations: ISO 9001, CQS and The Law Society’s Lexcel. We specialise in a comprehensive range of legal services, including Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Legal Process Outsourcing, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts, and Probate.

At Franklins, we pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards and making exceptional service our norm. Our core values, passion, excellence, trust, and unity, reflect our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing talented individuals and ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled service.

If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your skills will be recognised and developed, Franklins Solicitors LLP is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a team that sets the benchmark for legal services in the region.

Please note: Whilst we appreciate the applications received from each and every individual in respect of advertised vacancies, due to the high number of responses received it is not always possible to answer each applicant individually. Therefore, if you have not had a response within two weeks of submitting your application it means that on this occasion your application has not been successful.