Corporate/Commerical Solicitor

Internationally recognised, Commercial Law firm based in Central London require a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor who is able to provide top level support to the department Partner with knowledge and experience to manage an active caseload.

Our client is seeking a Qualified Solicitor circa 3 years' experience of corporate and commercial work.

Key Responsibilities and Duties include:

Essential Attributes

• Educated to degree level, preferably in Law and having preferably obtained a 2:1 or above although all applications will be considered

• Evidence of interest in, and commitment to, the success of the firm. Relevant experience within a professional services firm would be desirable

• Understanding of and commitment to the firm's values and ethos

• Excellent communication both written and verbal - the role involves liaison with internal and external people at a senior level

• A self-starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and displaying trust and loyalty

• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism in all dealings. Able to deal sympathetically and appropriately with clients and to show empathy with them

• Excellent attention to detail

• Must be able to multitask and keep calm under pressure

• The flexibility to work outside normal office hours as may be required from time to time

Corporate

· Buying and selling companies

· Company formation and company secretarial services

· Corporate governance and directors' duties

· Insolvency issues and wrongful trading

· Management buy-outs (or buy-ins)

· Options (including executive management incentive agreements or schemes)

· Purchase by a company of its own shares

· Reduction of capital

· Reorganisations and demergers

· Shareholder agreements and articles of association

· Shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice

· Subscription agreements and investment agreements

Commercial

· Agency agreements

· Competition law

· Data Protection Act registration and compliance

· Distribution agreements

· Intellectual property, trademark assignment and licensing; advising on copyright

· Limitation of liability

· Retention of title (Romalpa)

· Standard terms and conditions

· Supplier and customer contracts

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