Company Description
Franklins Solicitors LLP has been a trusted legal partner for individuals, families, and businesses since 1982. With offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton, we provide expert guidance across a range of personal and commercial legal services. Our \"Law for Life\" ethos emphasises building long-term relationships with clients through practical, transparent solutions during significant life events and business milestones. Known for our excellence, we hold an “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot and are proud of our strong client loyalty and recommendations. Our expertise extends to areas such as Corporate and Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Family Law, and more.
Role Description
This is a full-time position for a Senior Corporate Solicitor. The role involves managing a varied caseload of corporate and commercial matters, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, shareholder agreements, and restructuring. The candidate will be expected to provide legal advice and solutions, draft and review contracts and documentation, liaise with clients to build and maintain strong relationships, and mentor team members, as necessary. The successful candidate will be working alongside our Equity Partner @Andrea Smith. Andrea has 23 years specialising in Corporate and Commercial Services.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in Corporate and Commercial Law, including drafting contracts, managing mergers and acquisitions, and providing strategic advisement.
- Advising start-up businesses through to established SMEs including in respect of:
- Mergers, Disposals and Acquisitions
- Reconstructions
- Share Schemes including EMI Schemes
- EOT’s
- Shareholders Agreements
- Partnership Agreements
- Company Formation
- Constitutional Documents including Articles of Association
- Company secretarial documents including board minutes and resolutions
- Facility Agreements and corporate security documentation
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- A minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with a proven track record in corporate legal work.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage client relationships with a professional, client-focused approach.
- Supporting the Firm with brand awareness activities, including networking, events and content for the website and social media channels.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards and ethical conduct.
This is an opportunity to help grow a respected brand whilst maintaining and building strong community connections and supporting our clients through some of life’s most important moments. If you're excited about this opportunity, then we'd love to hear from you.
