Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Hughes Paddison is a well-established independent legal practice with nearly 40 years of experience.  It has an excellent reputation and offers a wide range of legal services to private clients and businesses.

Our Corporate and Commercial team is growing! To support our continued growth, we are seeking a commercially minded and driven Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join our team.

We team provides tailored legal solutions to a diverse range of clients and are known for delivering business-focussed advice and fostering long-term client relationships.

The Corporate and Commercial team work on a range of matters including, but not limited to:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Investment agreements
• Shareholder agreements and joint ventures
• Corporate reorganisations
• EMI options and share schemes
• LLPs and partnerships
• Commercial contracts
• Due diligence

The successful candidate will work alongside the Corporate and Commercial Director to assist in the development of the Corporate and Commercial offering. You will work closely with clients to deliver high-quality advice and further enhance our client base.

The Corporate and Commercial team mainly act for owner managed businesses and corporate transactions range in value from £500K to £25m.  About 20% of our work is advising on commercial contracts which also have a wide range in value, subject to matter and complexity.

You will be required to:

• Develop your own matter list
• Draft, review and negotiate on a broad range of transactional, corporate and commercial documents on behalf of clients
• Understand and assess client circumstances, their needs, objectives, priorities, constraints, providing the highest level of client care
• Participate in the growth and development of the department and the wider business
• Achieve designated levels of billing and time recording
• Mentor and support junior members of the team

About You

You will be a commercially astute solicitor with strong technical skills and a passion for delivering exception client care. To excel in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years PQE, although this does not preclude applicants with more or less experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of corporate law, including agreements, articles of association, LLP's and partnerships and preferably knowledge and experience of advising on commercial contracts for the supply of goods and services etc.
• The ability to draft legal documents to a high standard with excellent attention to detail
• To have a passion for business development
• A good understanding of risk and compliance
• A proactive and client-focussed approach, with the ability to manage a busy caseload effectively
• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

About Us

Our teams are made up of exceptional people who pride themselves on the delivery of the highest level of client care and professional service. They have energy and enthusiasm.

Being a member of the HP team means you have a healthy balance of work and fun. We enjoy socialising with one another at regular events and our environment is friendly, supportive, and collaborative.

We offer:

·         Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

·         A competitive benefit package including pension, private medical insurance, income protection scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional discretionary leave such as a birthday day of leave, access to an employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and career development opportunities.

 Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

To Apply

To apply or if you have any questions or wish to apply for this position please email: Ursula Day, HR Manager - ud@hughes-paddison.co.uk