Eventus Legal are seeking a Commercial Solicitor or FCILEx to join a successful team based in Silsden. It is a great opportunity to use and develop your skillset in a supportive environment where you will be responsible for running your own files and to also work closely and collaboratively with the Managing Partner responsible for the team.
Role responsibilities
The incoming Commercial Solicitor will provide exposure to high quality, complex and varied work with regular client contact and business development opportunities.
With an emphasis on commercial work, you will be advising, negotiating and drafting in business sales and commercial deals, including multi-million-pound business sales and share sales and purchases supported by the commercial team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in business clients. You will draft various forms of commercial documents (e.g. shareholder agreements, B2B contracts, B2C terms, commercial agency, distribution, partnership). You will work with the team on share sales/purchases and asset sales/purchases. You will also be involved with the rest of the business team in raising the firm's profile and generating work. Client contact and maintaining excellent client relationships is key in this role so great communication skills are a necessity.
Person specification
Applications are sought from qualified Commercial Solicitors and FCILEx who ideally have a minimum of 5 years PQE with proven experience in all aspects of commercial work, and ideally some corporate experience also. You will have a high level of commercial awareness with strong attention to detail and good drafting skills.
Rewards
Salary outlined is purely a guide and will be competitive and commensurate on experience. Also, a generous holiday allowance, Christmas closure (given as extra holiday), health benefits and above all a culture of reward, recognition and caring about the wellbeing of their staff. This firm go above and beyond to be inclusive and regularly ask for input into decision making from all levels of employee. Partial home and office working will be continued indefinitely.
About the Company
Our client is an incredibly supportive and long-established firm with a number of branch offices throughout Yorkshire and Lancashire. They are one of the market’s most well-known names, but they are growing and incredibly modern in their approach.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this Commercial Solicitor role, please send your CV to Vanessa Grey at Eventus Legal or contact 07572 760099 for a confidential discussion.