Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Job Title: Corporate & Commercial Solicitor 

Salary: £50k + (dependant on experience)

Location: Horsham

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with my client, a leading law firm in West Sussex. We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate & Commercial Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join a growing Commercial department in Horsham. You will be responsible for running your own caseload and reporting to the head of department and associates in the team.

The opportunity to work alongside leaders in their field will make this a good career move for the successful candidate, who will have the opportunity to expand their legal knowledge in this area and develop invaluable skills.

Duties include:

• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents in relation to Mergers & Acquisitions, including share purchase agreements and asset purchase agreements
• Assisting clients to prepare their businesses for sale
• Duly carrying out and reviewing legal due diligence
• Carrying out corporate structuring including shareholders’ agreements, articles of association and joint venture agreements
• Carrying out reviews and developing reports and ancillary deliverables in support of M&A transactions
• Assisting with the process, co-ordination, and project management of transactions

The successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years PQE
• Experience of corporate legal services is essential
• Excellent knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirement
• Excellent drafting skills
• Confidence in speaking with clients face-to-face and on the phone
• Prior Business Development and Marketing experience

Package:

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Competitive Annual leave
• Life Insurance
• Good company pension
• Hybrid working options

Join this highly reputable firm that is one of West Sussex’s largest legal practices. They offer a fresh approach and work hard to maintain loyalty and trust. The opportunity to join a growing Commercial department is one not to be missed!!

If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.

This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.

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