The ideal candidate will be an experienced Corporate dealmaker of 7+ years' PQE, with proven technical skills and a solid track record of leading on good sized transactions.
This role would suit a driven lawyer with a network of contacts and the potential of a strong client following, and someone who enjoys engaging in business development.
You'll have a hands-on approach to supporting a diverse range of clients, from start-up's to SME's and well established businesses, as well as both outstanding client care skills and the ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.
Responsibilities Offering expert legal advice to clients on a range of corporate matters including mergers/acquisitions and disposal of assets or shares, investments, sale and purchase agreements, management buy-ins/-outs, joint ventures, succession planning, business structures, banking/finance, corporate governance and business start-ups.
Collaborate closely with clients and play a key role in managing corporate transactions.
Draft and negotiate contracts and appropriate legal documents.
Support team and firm growth through coordinating and engaging in business development activities.
Why join us?
You'll get a competitive salary, 30 days' holiday p/a (plus three days at Christmas and Bank Holidays), private medical and healthcare cash plan, income protection cover, death in service, pension and other perks.
Parking and hybrid working included.
Quality work that will stimulate and support your professional development – we're well recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide.
A supportive 'people first' culture – there's a big focus on wellbeing and work/life balance at mfg which recently contributed to 90% of our people responding in an engagement survey that it's a great place to work and they're proud to work here.
Committed to inclusion, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community whilst our work for good causes continues to flourish.
Many of our people are actively involved in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups.