We would like to hire a Corporate Associate to join our well regarded Corporate team on a permanent and fulltime basis. You will ideally have 2 – 4 years’ PQE from another top tier or City law firm.
Experience with corporate matters relating to private business/private company/private client is required.
Who you are:
- Dedicated, collaborative and team oriented.
- Committed to delivering exceptional client outcomes.
- Value inclusion and contribute to a culture where people feel they belong.
- A learning mindset, proactive and eager to contribute ideas.
- Bring energy, enthusiasm and a positive approach to work.
- Be flexible and adaptable, working where needed for the best outcomes.
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and a client-centric approach.
The role and responsibilities:
- We would like to hire a Corporate solicitor to join our well-regarded Corporate team on a permanent and full time basis.
- You will ideally have 2 – 4 years’ PQE from another top tier or city firm.
- Experience with corporate matters relating to private business/private company/private client would be ideal.
We are renowned for our private wealth and real estate focus, together with our strong corporate and commercial and dispute resolution teams. We work alongside individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of complex matters and situations.
What makes us different is how we build closer connections with our clients to deliver exceptional results. We do it through creating genuine relationships, a sharp focus on what matters to them and the flexibility to adapt our advice to their situation.
When you come through our door, you’ll notice how genuinely open, friendly and authentic people are. We work well together because we have fun together. We take your happiness and wellbeing seriously. Here, you are free to express yourself and be the best you can be.
Delivering exceptional results takes on a different meaning at Forsters. For us, it’s about being more closely connected to clients, each other and our communities. It’s what drives us, them and you forward.
- You’ll work on high-quality matters and with high-quality clients.
- Opportunities to collaborate across practice groups.
- Work in a team with a strong reputation and leaders in the field.
- Provide the support you need to develop in your role.
- Opportunities to have an impact inside and outside of the firm (through our Responsible Business activities).
- Benefits.
- Hybrid working.
- Professional development.
- Community and pro bono.
In today’s ever changing economic landscape, our Corporate team delivers tailored, partner-led advice across all stages of a company’s lifecycle—from securing investment to executive structuring and M&A—we are here to guide clients every step of the way. We support companies, entrepreneurs, investors and high net worth individuals across multiple sectors.
We take time to understand the mechanics of a corporate transaction, commercial ambitions and strategic objectives, to ensure that the client’s business and wider interests are achieved. We are passionate about building long standing relationships where our team are seen as an extension of yours.
While we work with many companies independently of other departments, we are also unique in our extensive expertise in relation to private wealth and real estate. Our team works closely with private wealth, real estate and dispute resolution colleagues, providing rounded advice on a broad range of issues. Seamlessly collaborating with our real estate teams, we support on all types of transactions, from small to complex cross-border deals. Supporting our private wealth team, we advise family offices and individuals on managing their wealth and investments, including the creation of trusts, private investment companies, limited partnerships and corporate vehicles.
You’ll be in an environment of happiness, collaboration and flexibility. We take our work seriously and being happy and having fun is an integral part of that. We work both in and out of the office in Marylebone depending on what’s best for our clients, our team, our business and our professional growth.
We are looking for you to bring your energy and enthusiasm to work every day and to collaborate and work with colleagues as one team, to listen and consider each other. We ask you to take responsibility for your growth and development, share your ideas and let us know what you want to achieve. We are looking for you to get involved in our responsible business activities, pro bono, community and sustainability initiatives.
- Good experience in, and appreciation of, all aspects of corporate transactional work.
- Fine acumen in commercial drafting.
- Total support of all aspects required by corporate clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Organised manner with ability to prioritise workload.
- Motivated and pro-active with a ‘can-do’ approach.
- Can adhere to tight and demanding deadlines.
- Ability to interact with people at all levels.
- Self-motivated individual with a proactive approach.
- Calm and efficient under pressure.
- Flexible as regards to time and duties.
- Good attention to detail. Accurate and thorough.
Forsters LLP is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible hiring experience for everyone.
We strive to attract and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, age, race, nationality, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. Click here to find out more about how we are committed to building a culture where our people can thrive.
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