Corporate/Commercial Solicitor (NQ/2-3 PQE) - Bishopsgate

Corporate/Commercial Solicitor (NQ/2-3 PQE)

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. We 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.

You will be required to support other members of the team with their client matters, regardless of practice area, but there will be a significant emphasis on corporate and commercial work.

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)

Assisting with the implementation and improvement of processes and creative new ideas for the execution of client work

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

Supporting other members of the team with training and development

Using your initiative with self-development, training and development

Corporate

Drafting and negotiating SHA, AoA, SPA’s

Advising on M&A transactions

Experience with company incorporations, restructuring and reorganisations

Supporting due diligence processes by reviewing contracts, company records and compliance documentation

Handling board minutes, resolutions, and filings with company’s house

Commercial

Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts, supply agreements, NDA’s etc

Advising clients on contract terms, risks and obligations

Data protection and GDPR compliance

Experience with T&C’s

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

Qualified lawyer with UK experience (ideally 2+ PQE)

The Solicitor will need to have the ability to manage several matters concurrently, be comfortable with taking pragmatic decisions on legal risk and be able to empathise with stakeholders in other teams at all levels in the Group

Excellent drafting skills

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

Competitive base salary

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

FusionPoints bonus scheme

An additional day off for your Birthday every year

Tailored training and development plans for every employee

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: London, Bishopsgate EC2M

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

Email: [email protected]

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 and Legal Services ensuring a joined-up approach and seamless client experience.

Equal Opportunities

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.