Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Corporate Commercial Solicitor to join this modern top 200 law firm known for their commitment to growth. With multiple offices this role will be based in their main Surrey office and is easily commutable from Farnborough, Redhill and Oxted. This a permanent job role and is office-based with super flexible hybrid working on offer. The benefits include 5 weeks annual leave plus an extra day for your birthday, an excellent bonus, perkbox and private healthcare.

Role Responsibilities

As the new Corporate and Commercial Solicitor you will be focusing on M&A and general corporate advisory work. The team has a broad area of corporate expertise, supporting businesses across a variety of sectors including, healthcare, dental, travel, media, technology, recruitment, and financial services.

Examples of recent cases completed by this 8 strong team are:

• the c.£20M sale of a provider of medical certification services to global pharma businesses.
• the c.£14M sale of a healthcare practice management software business to a market leading acquiror.
• the sale and acquisition of multiple dental practices with values of up to £10M.
• the c.£12M sale of a private school to a PE group.
• the £multi-million sale of an international drama school to a UK university.
• acting for a multinational business acquiring a specialist supplier of marine navigation and communications technology.

Person Specification

To be successful in your application for this Corporate Commercial Solicitor you will have worked for 6 years as a minimum within a leading corporate commercial team. You should also be a self-motivated, strong team player and have good inter-personal skills. Due to the nature of the work and the structure of the team, my client is ideally looking for a Senior Associate, although consideration will be given for an Associate looking for their next move to Senior Associate.

Also, you will have the following skills and attributes:  

• Strong communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing and building relationships across all levels.
• A pedigree in being involved in and influencing strategy.
• Ability to work with Partners and Management Committee to resolve client conflicts effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards to minimise risk.
• Proficiency in IT, organisation, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Skilled in balancing commercial interests with compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and tact.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits and Rewards

This is a well-established leading Top 200 law firm where staff retention is high and who have a genuine career path for those wishing to pursue. The incoming Corporate Commercial Solicitor will benefit from working within a professional whilst nurturing office. In addition, you will be rewarded with the following employee benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday, bank holidays, plus your birthday off and Perkbox benefits.
• Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.

About the Company

My client is an established but modern top 200 law firm with plans for growth.

They pride themselves on providing high quality and creative thinking, as well as generating enduring relationships. The firm's culture of listening to and supporting others applies as much to the approach they take with their clients as it does to the connections they build with their colleagues.

They have a long history and big ambitions, and believe that they combine the quality, capability, and resources of a large firm with the approachability of a smaller practice.

As a firm, they are highly committed to harnessing technology in order to continually improve the quality, efficiency and delivery of our services. This firm is highly regarded throughout Surrey and Hampshire as an excellent practice with an outstanding reputation.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Corporate Commercial Solicitor job. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please send your CV to Siobhan Courtney at  the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at siobhan.courtney@eventuslegal.com or contact 07970 252 772 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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