The company is looking for a Corporate Commercial Assistant, with a PQE level of at least 4/5 years, to join its busy Corporate Commercial department. This appointment is prompted by an expanding Departmental work load. The department currently deals with a broad spectrum of corporate commercial work.

Main Responsibilities:

Reporting to a Partner, the assistant will work in a team of 3 partners and four other fee earners. 

Work will include but not be limited to:

Acquisition / Disposal of companies.
Incorporation of business vehicles.
General commercial agreements.
Bank re-financing.

Ideally the candidate will have recent experience and/or an interest in developing an expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Employment.
Financial Services Regulatory matters.
Intellectual Property.
Taxation.

There will be opportunities to develop the role with partnership prospects in due course. Assistants are expected to bill a minimum of 6 hours per day although a work/life balance is actively encouraged throughout the firm.

Skills Required:

The ideal candidate will have an excellent academic record; excellent communication skills and be used to dealing with complex transactions.  A real degree of responsibility on such transactions is preferable together with some good development and investment experience. 
They will also have an enthusiasm for marketing and building client relations.
A competitive, market rate salary is offered.

Person Specification:

Good technical lawyer.
Can work independently, or with limited supervision.
Must have 4/5 year post qualification experience.
Have an aptitude for Business Development.
Excellent communication skills.
Be a team player.
Have an open & honest attitude.
Be Client focused.
Be practical.
Problem solver.