Associate Solicitor in London

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ABOUT SHERIDANSSheridans is a leading London law firm whose lawyers combine the in-depth legal knowledge and breadth of expertise and experience required to give unparalleled advice to their clients. Since 1956, Sheridans has represented individuals and organisations across a wide variety of sectors, providing quality advice which is commercially focused and personally delivered. The Firm traditionally gravitated around music and the creative industries and following a long period of sustained organic growth, Sheridans is recognised as a market leading firm in media, entertainment and technology.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Sheridans corporate and venture capital team prides itself on technical excellence, coupled with commercial, practical advice, and a sound knowledge of client businesses and industries. It advises clients from start-up to exit, and all phases through the corporate life cycle and growth in between. The team represents a wide range of clients on corporate transactions and advisory matters and operates in a very dynamic and commercially focused environment given Sheridans strength representing entrepreneurs, talent and investors in media, entertainment and technology.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a talented and highly motivated associate to join our well-regarded corporate & venture capital team at Sheridans. The successful individual will have received training at a well-regarded firm and have up to 2 years post-qualification experience. The Team’s current most junior associate is approaching 4PQE and therefore we are looking for a right candidate to come in and ensure a good balance of experience within the team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working directly with the partners and wider team to manage complex matters and transactions
• Assist and work closely with partners on investments, shareholder agreements and joint ventures
• Guide and advise clients on advisory and company law matters, such as corporate governance, raising investment, company share buybacks, reductions in capital
• Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their transaction
• Draft documents and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs and the relevant matter
• Correspond and negotiate with opposing solicitors to secure client’s agreed objectives
• Manage transactions including preparation of checklists and pro-actively driving transactions/matters forward
• Arrange and attend client meetings where necessary to progress the transaction and finalise documentation
• At all times applying high attention to detail and sufficient review of all documentation prior to signing and implementing

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the firm and the overall business needs.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A junior lawyer having trained and worked within established practices
• Experience undertaking matters involving but not limited to: M&A transactions, private equity and/or venture capital work, investments, debt finance, shareholders agreements, corporate restructuring and governance
• Gaining experience and confidence in the project management of a transaction or corporate matters
• A methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience liaising with senior internal stakeholders
• Enthusiasm, resilience, and a professional approach, with an excellent customer service ethic
• Ability to liaise with, persuade and influence colleagues at all levels
• Ability to remain organised, prioritise and multi-task particularly when managing a large workload under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to work confidentially, remaining discreet at all times
• The potential to lead and delegate responsibility
• Flexibility towards working out of regular hours at busy times

Qualifications
A strong academic record
Qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Our aim is for all staff to feel welcomed at Sheridans and ultimately be their true self at work. We are proud to promote inclusion & diversity among clients, candidates, and staff as an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to support people who hold Protected Characteristics (under the Equality Act 2010) both internally and externally through supporting practices based solely upon merit.

Please note that we will not accept agency CV's or applications.

Application process: For further information and to apply, please submit your CV on LinkedIn. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to direct enquiries. If you have not received a response within 1 week, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted.

We look forward to receiving your application.