Solicitor - Corporate & Finance

My client is looking for an Corporate & Finance Solicitor to join their team in Derby, Derbyshire. The firms Corporate & Finance team has a strong track record of advising on national transactions including a breadth of clients ranging from owner managed businesses, to large overseas listed corporates. The team advises on numerous high-profile and high-value deals. This role is responsible for managing a personal caseload of corporate & finance matters whilst also supporting on more complex matters with senior members of the team. Responsible for liaising directly with clients and ensuring a high level of client care is provided at all times. Key Responsibilities • Work on a wide range of corporate matters, with a focus on transactional work. • Assist with the analysis, management and reporting of due diligence information, including management of online data-rooms. • Prepare and review corporate transactional documents, including taking responsibility for ancillary documents forming part of a transaction. • Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail. • Provide assistance to the partners and associate solicitor on high-value transactions. • Prepare for completion meetings; handle post-completion filings and prepare completion bibles. • Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks effectively. • Build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and other departments within the firm. • Conduct legal research. • Provide administrative support where required. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Have a minimum of a 2:1 legal degree. • Have between 2 to 3 years experience of working within a corporate team, including undertaking due diligence, reviewing, drafting and amending corporate ancillary documents and undertaking disclosure exercises. • Possess excellent client care and communication skills. • Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite. • Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team. Benefits • Competitive salary • Bonus scheme for all staff • Career Development opportunities • 27 days holiday plus bank holidays • Options to buy & sell holiday • 1 week’s holiday carry over • Extra day off for your birthday Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful