Senior Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Due to extensive growth and multiple acquisitions, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit a Senior Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join us in our central office in Bishopsgate, Liverpool Street, London.

FCG, now in its eleventh 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. Birdi & Co Solicitors 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 has at least five years PQE and 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.

The legal division specialises in nursery/education and healthcare/medical transactional and non-transaction work and has established a strong brand and reputation for the work it does in these sectors. The firm was nominated as Legal Advisor of the Year – to Deal Making two years running at the Education Investor Awards and our Managing Partner regularly appears as a Judge at the Nursery Awards.

The role will require you to supervise other members of the team with their client matters in all aspects of the corporate and commercial work.

• Supervising and conducting on a wide range of M&A transactional work and other corporate transactional and non-transactional matters
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements (supply agreements, service agreements NDAs) etc
• Advising clients on contract terms, risks and obligations
• Providing clear, commercially focused legal advice
• 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)
• 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 mentorship with professional development
• Using your initiative with self-development, training and development

Candidate Requirements

You 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.

• At least five years PQE
• Supervise experienced and junior solicitors and paralegals
• 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 passionate and have genuine care about the standards of your work
• 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

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

• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• An additional day off for your Birthday every year
• Tailored training and development plans for every employee
• Participation in the law team’s incentive program

Job Type

Full-time

Job Location

London, Bishopsgate EC2M

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

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.