Corporate Solicitor sought for Top 30 International Law Firm

6 - 12 month maternity cover

The Firm

Our client is a market leading, Top 30 International law firm that services the needs of individuals and their businesses across the globe.

The firm's clients include founders and entrepreneurs, startups, household name brands, and some of the world's leading charities.

Annually, the firm's Legal 500 recognised Corporate division will be involved in projects worth in excess of US$5 billion across industries such as hotel and leisure, life sciences, technology, real estate, luxury brands, and financial services.

The Role

The firm are looking to onboard a Corporate Solicitor with c.3-5 years PQE to cover maternity leave. Ideally to start asap but latest May, for a period of 6-12 months.

Dependant on candidate profile, the role is likely to encompass corporate M&A, venture capital investment and advisory work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a range of documents such as share and asset purchase agreements, shareholders' and investment agreements, articles of association and related transaction documents.

The transactions are frequently international and clients include investors, founders, entrepreneurs, and corporates.

What's on offer

This is an opportunity to work closely alongside leading partners in the field (ex Silver/Magic circle), in a state of the art office.

The firm has a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package, as well as offering hybrid working.

Required

• The ability to commence the role at no more than a month's notice
• The ability to work in the firm's central London office 3 days per week minimum
• 3-5 years' PQE (plus) in corporate law from a leading City law firm is essential
• Exposure to international transactions is highly desirable
• Partnership/LLP law, share incentives and/or capital markets experience is desirable
• Excellent academics is essential (2:1 and above)

To apply, please contact Lauren Steff at Birchrose Associates.

Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.