My client is seeking a Corporate Commercial Solicitor to join their law firm as a Senior Associate or as a Junior Partner in Northampton, Northamptonshire.

They are a firm with a vision and that vision starts with being a great place to work, a proper work-life balance, varied and interesting clients, opportunities for development and career progression, plus a host of other benefits. As a strong regional firm, they have an almost unique niche in our market with several offices, great clients, a heritage that goes back 150+ years, and a reputation that others envy.

The firms growing team works with local, regional and national clients; supporting them with all aspects of their business. They're looking for someone with a broad understanding of the commercial and legal needs of corporate clients and experience in advising on: corporate structures; acquisition and growth strategies; succession planning; mergers and joint ventures; restructures and demergers; commercial contracts; and corporate governance. You will have entrepreneurial instincts and spirit and be used to collaborating closely with colleagues across a range of disciplines, clients and other firms and advisers. You will be well connected professionally and adept at networking and driving business development.

You will be advising on the following:

• Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals
• Succession Planning
• Employee Share Schemes including EMIs, EBTs and EOTs
• Restructuring and Demergers
• Finance Documents
• Governance Documents including Shareholders Agreements, Articles of Association and Partnership Agreements
• Commercial Contracts
• Franchising

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on your experience
• Competitive holiday entitlement increasing with length of service and options to buy more.
• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period) paying 3 x salary.
• BUPA cover (on passing probation)
• Permanent Health Insurance (Group Income Protection).
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4%.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Discount schemes on retail, utilities and gym memberships.
• Health Cash Plans available and Health screening.
• Paid volunteer leave.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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