Company Commercial Solicitor
Bedford
Package
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£ 50,000- £80,000 + bonus (depending upon experience)
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£1,000 pay increase every quarter for hitting target.
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20% end of year bonus
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Pension contributions
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Death in Service
The Fim
Bedford based law firm with national and local clients are expanding their Commercial division and are keen to attract a fee earning Company Commercial Solicitor. This firm pride themselves on being innovative, able to adapt to business and commercial pressures, yet sensitive when dealing with private matters. They are committed to providing appropriate solutions and excellent customer service, and believe they offer legal services at fixed, fair, reasonable rates.
The Role
Reporting to the Supervising Partner, the successful candidate will have a solid background in commercial law. This will include contract drafting, business transactions, Compliance & Risk Management, Litigation and general legal advice.
Although region based the successful candidate will deal with national clients, juggling a variety of issues in a fast passed environment.
Looking for a team player who will embrace the firm, support networking events, and become an integral part of the business. They will support additional development and training.
Responsibilities
Contract Drafting and Review: preparing and assessing contracts, ensuring they comply with corporate laws and regulations. This includes agreements with suppliers, clients, and other parties.
Business Transactions: handling mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships. Negotiating deals, assessing risks, and advising on legal implications.
Compliance and Risk Management: Keeping up-to-date with legal changes, assessing risks in business transactions, and notifying compliance teams of any potential issues.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: When disputes arise, representing businesses in court or alternative dispute resolution processes.
General Legal Advice: Providing legal guidance on various matters, such as intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
Experience
• Applications are sought from Company Commercial Solicitors with a minimum of 3 Years PQE gained within a leading regional or city firm.
• You will be able to demonstrate understanding of the preparation of sale and purchase agreements and other technically demanding documents.
• You must possess an excellent technical knowledge of all areas of company commercial law including buying and selling businesses.
• The firm is a well-respected law firm with a great reputation in the local market.
• The firm pay excellent basic salaries along with a competitive bonus scheme and an enhanced benefits package
• Adopting a flexible attitude to remote working and flexi time this firm will offer individuals a superb platform for the next stage in their career.
Please apply online
This firm are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and to encouraging diversity through recruitment. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community and decisions to progress will be made with reference to entirely objective criteria only