Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (NQ) – Bishopsgate

Fusion Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is looking for a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join their growing team. This full-time position involves M&A transactions and requires strong legal advice skills, with excellent career prospects. Candidates should have good attention to detail and strong communication skills, and be enthusiastic about teamwork in a supportive environment. The firm offers great benefits including private medical insurance and tailored training.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

An additional day off for your Birthday every year

Tailored training and development plans

Participation in the law team’s incentive program

Qualifications

• You must have good attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Strong technical and project management skills are required.
• You need to communicate effectively and manage your time well.

Responsibilities

• Conduct M&A transactional work and other corporate matters.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Provide commercially focused legal advice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Project management skills

Ability to solve problems independently

Enthusiasm and energy

Job description

Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (NQ) – Bishopsgate

Due to extensive growth and multiple acquisitions, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join us in our central office in Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London.

FCG, now in its tenth year of trading, established its Legal Services division in 2018 and more recently acquired Birdi & Co Solicitors, an SRA regulated law firm set up in 2021. Birdi & Co Solicitors focus on Corporate, Commercial, Commercial Property, Non-Contentious Employment, GDPR, Disputes, Banking & Finance & M&A services.

The firm offers excellent career prospects to somebody who wants to embed themselves as a key player in a small but rapidly growing team.

Key Responsibilities

You will be working directly with clients and other members of the team across a range of business-to-business practice areas and sectors which include mergers and acquisition transactions, management buy-outs, joint ventures, shareholders, LLP and partnership agreements, corporate lending and restructuring, business terms and conditions and other commercial contracts, sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold commercial properties, leases, refinancing and restructuring, and non-contentious aspects of employment law.

The legal division specialises in nursery/education and healthcare/medical transactional and non-transaction work and has established a strong brand and reputation for the work it does in these sectors. The firm was nominated as Legal Advisor of the Year – to Deal Making two years running at the Education Investor Awards and our Managing Partner regularly appears as a Judge at the Nursery Awards.

• Conducting a wide range of M&A transactional work and other corporate transactional and non-transactional matters
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements (supply agreements, service agreements NDAs) etc
• Advising clients on contract terms, risks and obligations
• Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice
• Taking on a proactive role in the negotiation of key documents and project management of the above types of work (direct client contact will be involved)
• Creating and maintaining client and referral relationships (attending meetings and calls)
• Assisting with the generation of new client work
• Attending events such as firm socials, trade shows and other opportunities
• Using your initiative with self-development, training and development

Candidate Requirements

You will be required to embrace the values and culture of the firm, and you must be happy to work autonomously but within a collegiate and supportive environment

• Good attention to detail and sound judgement
• Strong technical and project management skills
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to use your initiative and solve problems independently
• Ability to manage time well, prioritise effectively and handle multiple deadlines
• Be enthusiastic and energetic with a team approach to working
• Be enthusiastic and passionate and have genuine care about the standards of your work
• You are professional, personable and approachable
• You are articulate both verbally and in writing
• You enjoy being part of a dynamic team but comfortable working autonomously
• You are comfortable prioritising a varied workload
• Our values resonate with you

It is a condition of your employment that you remain on the Roll of Solicitors. Your duties are to act as a Solicitor and carry out those functions which, in the reasonable opinion of the firm, are appropriate and consistent with the role.

What we Offer

• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• An additional day off for your Birthday every year
• Tailored training and development plans for every employee
• Participation in the law team’s incentive program

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: London, Bishopsgate EC2M

Company Registration No: 11206400. Registered Office: Marlborough House, 298 Regents Park R

About Fusion Consulting Group

Fusion is a multi-discipline consulting practice assisting entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end-to-end solution throughout their business journey.

Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants with a diverse range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Executive Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined-up approach and seamless client experience. For more information, please visit: www.fcg.co.uk

Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Marlborough House
298 Regents Park Road
London N3 2SZ