This is a great opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer with experience of mergers and acquisitions, and the drafting and negotiating of contractual and working documents, to join a growing legal team.
Working closely with the Head of Legal, this Commercial Legal Counsel position is working for a rapidly growing, collaborative organisation that offer excellent development opportunities along with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Due to expansion, they are looking for a Lawyer / Legal Counsel to assist with mergers and acquisitions, the person will have a good understanding of company law and be able to draft and negotiate a full suite of first class, clear, concise and appropriately balanced contractual documents. This includes documents such as disclosure letters, loan agreements and security documents.
The four key areas of the role include:
- Provide advice to the board and wider business in relation to mergers and acquisitions, finance and associated company and commercial law
- Support with negotiating with external parties
- Ensuring risks are appropriately managed
- Conduct or contribute to meetings - advising colleagues with regard to commercial and legal risk, new legal issues that may arise and ensuring they understand the duties and responsibilities set out in agreements
- Provide regular and bespoke reports to the Head of Legal and others, in respect of legal and contractual lessons learned and identifying ways to avoid similar issues arising in the future
We're looking for a qualified Lawyer with a solid amount of PQE.
This role is one where you'll be a trusted advisor, a leader and someone who can build rapport and develop effective relationships.
Prioritising and managing multiple workstreams is important along with experience in creating the relevant suite of contractual and working document templates as well as negotiating small, medium and multi-million pound contracts and contract variations in the B2B finance space ideally.
Location:
Near Ely, Cambridgeshire (Hybrid working available)
Hours:
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Salary:
Competitive salary and benefits on offer
EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.
