Associate - Corporate (1-3 PQE)

Charles Russell Speechlys

Jan 5, 2025

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Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level
Legal
London

Requirements

Be an England and Wales qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with 1-3 years' PQE.
Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of a client’s particular needs.
Understand scope of the tasks, manage time effectively and perform well under time and work pressures.
Take a ‘hands on’ approach to managing own files and a broad case load.
Possess excellent team working skills with the ability to work with colleagues of all levels, including supervising, delegating appropriately to, and mentoring less experienced members of the team, as required.
Have a high degree of attention to detail.
Have strong problem-solving skills.
Be flexible and willing to undertake a wide variety of tasks.
Be a pro-active team player, who is also highly self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative.
Be confident in both verbal and written communication with a diverse range of clients.
Be able to build rapport with clients and colleagues and develop an effective working relationship.
Be flexible and willing to go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

Provide practical and commercial legal advice to clients in a clear and succinct manner.
Manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively with supervision, appropriate to the level of expertise.
Draft documents with minimum instruction and supervision, making use of appropriate precedents and negotiating related transaction documents.
Assist with disclosure and due diligence processes by co-ordinating the due diligence team across the Firm, reviewing corporate and commercial documents, compiling relevant reports and identifying the key issues (whether corporate or otherwise) including liaising with and managing international legal counsel, where appropriate.
Undertake corporate reorganisation and restructuring work.
Draft and implement documentation to reflect a range of business ownership structures, such as shareholders' agreements, LLP members' agreements and partnership agreements.
Assist on investment advisory mandates, negotiating share rights agreements, co-investment agreements, drafting and negotiating constitutional documents and ancillary related documentation.
Advise on IPOs and secondary fundraises, including inputting on Admission Documents/Prospectuses drafting and negotiating lock-in agreements, placing agreements and supervising verification processes undertaken by junior colleagues.
Deliver advice to clients on general corporate issues, company law and company secretarial matters and the Takeover Code, Listing Rules, Prospectus Regulation Rules and AIM Rules.
Build rapport with clients and develop an effective working relationship ensuring the retention of clients allocated to them.
Proactively seek to work with other Group members in the marketing of the Firm’s services and the expansion of the Corporate and Commercial’s business of the firm.
Assist when requested with the cover of the cases of other Group fee earners during holidays or their absences abroad on business.
Demonstrate good judgement and a good legal and commercial understanding of clients’ particular needs.
Understand scope of task, manage time effectively and perform well under time and work pressures.
Apply a commercial approach to research and evaluate relevance and accuracy in delivery of advice.
Identify client opportunities and take appropriate steps to follow through.
Contribute to group knowledge and know-how initiatives.
Comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations, and Principles.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Associate - Corporate (1-3 PQE).

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be England and Wales qualified lawyers (or equivalent) with 1-3 years' PQE.

What type of work will the Associate be involved in?

The Associate will advise clients on a range of corporate matters including mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, IPOs, and restructuring, among others.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, this role offers an opportunity to develop careers within a friendly collegiate team recognized for its expertise in corporate law.

How is the workload managed in this position?

The Associate will manage a substantial and varied workload efficiently and cost-effectively, with appropriate supervision.

Are there opportunities for client interaction?

Yes, the Associate is expected to build rapport with clients and develop effective working relationships.

What type of clients will the Associate work with?

The Associate will advise a range of clients throughout all stages of the business life cycle, including issuers, financial advisers, and brokers.

Is there a focus on teamwork in this role?

Yes, strong team working skills are essential, and the Associate will work collaboratively with colleagues of all levels.

What competencies are important for this position?

Key competencies include working together, integrity and respect, a commercial mindset, and client-centric focus.

What is the working location for this role?

The working location for this role is London.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is permanent and full-time.

What is the expected working hour arrangement?

The expected working hours are full-time.

Will the Associate be involved in mentoring less experienced team members?

Yes, the Associate will have the opportunity to supervise and mentor less experienced members of the team as required.

What is emphasized in terms of legal and regulatory compliance?

The Associate will need to comply with all relevant legal and regulatory obligations, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Standards and Regulations.

Is there a degree of flexibility required in this role?

Yes, the role requires flexibility and a willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks.

What skills are important for effective communication in this role?

The Associate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to confidently engage with a diverse range of clients.

Charles Russell Speechlys

Here today for your tomorrow

Law

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

Mission & Purpose

Charles Russell Speechlys is a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We have an unusually broad range of skills and experience across the full spectrum of business and personal needs. This gives us a wider perspective, clear insight and a strongly commercial long-term view. We use this approach to secure the growth of our clients as they move confidently into the future. It has made us a leader in the world of dynamic growth and family businesses, and among the world’s leading creators and owners of private wealth and their families. Major corporates and institutions find our more considered and personal approach a refreshing alternative to conventional business law firms.