Corporate Law Solicitor in City of London

Latham & Watkins is one of the world's leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centres around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture.

The Corporate Transaction Lawyer is an integral part of Latham's Practice Services team. This role will be responsible for providing high quality, specialised support to Latham's global practice primarily in the field of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) due diligence, while working closely with deal teams located across Latham's global office network. The team is tasked with identifying issues associated with a diverse range of transactions.

Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

• Preparing summaries of the results of the review of corporate documents, including change-of-control triggers, anti-assignment provisions, most-favoured-nation clauses, and other contract-based red flags raised by the proposed M&A, Private Equity, or similar transactions.
• Interacting with Associates, Counsel, and Partners to seek guidance on the terms and provisions that are relevant to a specific transaction, and to provide updates on and legal analysis regarding the results of due diligence.
• Working effectively with Virtual Data Room tools, learning and using cutting-edge technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) or machine-based learning software and legal project management tools, to assist in due diligence review and reporting process.
• Demonstrating knowledge and proficiency in PC applications, including MS Office and other programs necessary to complete thorough analyses and reports, and to enhance and deliver high quality summaries and presentations.
• Organising, planning, problem-solving and decision-making, commitment to diversity, and skilled technical writing.
• Relevant experience conducting due diligence in connection with M&A transactions, or other corporate processes at a law firm.
• A law degree (or other Degree and Graduate Diploma in Law) and Legal Practice Course qualification.

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance, health insurance, group income protection, life assurance, a pension plan, wellness programs, and employee discounts.

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