What can you expect?
Join a high-performing Corporate Group acting for a diverse client base, including multinational corporates, financial investors, fast-growth businesses and entrepreneurs. The team advises on a broad range of high-quality transactional and advisory matters, offering exposure to both domestic and cross-border work.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified Solicitor or Solicitor (up to 2 PQE) to develop within a supportive and collaborative environment. Working closely with partners and senior lawyers, you will benefit from early responsibility, direct client contact and involvement in complex and high-profile transactions.
Responsibilities
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Assisting on a range of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions for UK and international clients.
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Supporting venture capital and private equity investments, including due diligence and transaction execution.
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Drafting and negotiating key corporate documents, including sale and purchase agreements, shareholder agreements and subscription agreements.
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Assisting overseas clients with the establishment and structuring of UK operations and transactions.
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Supporting group structuring and corporate reorganisation matters.
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Contributing to joint venture arrangements and strategic partnerships.
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Providing general corporate advisory support to clients on a wide range of matters.
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Undertaking legal research and preparing client-facing documentation and briefings.
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Building effective internal and external relationships, including direct client interaction from an early stage.
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Contributing to the growth of the team and office through business development activities.
Experience and Knowledge
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Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ – 2 PQE), with a seat or experience in Corporate law.
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Exposure to corporate transactions, ideally including M&A or investment work.
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Strong drafting skills with attention to detail and a commercial approach.
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Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Confident communicator, with a professional approach to client interaction.
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Strong academic background and a genuine interest in developing a career in Corporate law.
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Collaborative team player with a proactive and enthusiastic approach
Who are we looking for?
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We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strengths; varied cultures, approaches and experiences can only benefit us.
What do we offer?
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You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We’re a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together.
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In the office or WFH?: We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule.
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Beyond salary: We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits ¦ Fieldfisher.
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Modern Office Space: Situated in the prestigious Paradise Birmingham at 2 Chamberlain Square, Fieldfisher Birmingham has become renowned for working closely and collaboratively with colleagues across the UK and international Fieldfisher Networks.
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Nurturing your talent: Take a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely.
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Funnel your interests: You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives.
Inclusion is not exclusive:
If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated.
We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine at the interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
For accessibility information on our Birmingham office, visit: Accessing Fieldfisher Birmingham ¦ Fieldfisher
What to do next:
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Click 'Apply Now', complete an online application and upload a CV.
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Successful applications will be invited to a 20–30-minute introductory call with a recruiter.
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Every role recruits differently. But we'll always let you know what to expect from the process, so you get no surprises.
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For hybrid opportunities, you'll be invited to visit our offices for a face-to-face meeting.
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We try to make sure the process takes around 2-3 weeks only, but we can't always promise that. We will work around everyone's availability. You can contact us at [email protected].
We recruit on a rolling basis. Your application may be reviewed before the application deadline. We accept applications until we have filled the role.
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.
We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.
