Corporate Solicitor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Solicitor at NQ-2 PQE to join our highly respected Cardiff team.  The position represents an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career with a Tier-1 ranked team, built on high-quality corporate transactions for an impressive client base.  From the outset you will be involved in challenging technical work and be given every resource and support needed to progress your career.

Based from our offices at One Central Square, you'll become an intrinsic part of our friendly and highly respected team – working in partnership with your Corporate colleagues in London, Thames Valley and Southampton.   We operate flexible working practices which typically involve 3 days per week in the office according to business need.

Typical Workload

The position offers the opportunity to work on a broad variety of matters and to work directly with clients from the outset under the guidance of senior fee earners.  You will have experience of, and typically be involved in the following:

• Private company M&A (including cross-border transactions)
• Private equity and venture capital
• General corporate advisory matters
• Joint Ventures
• Group restructurings

Working closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, you will assist with the management and delivery of corporate transactions from instruction through to completion. You will liaise with clients, advisers and other third parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently.  You will contribute to business development initiatives and help strengthen existing client relationships.

About You

You should have relevant Corporate law experience gained with a recognised regional or London commercial firm.  If an NQ candidate, experience gained during at least one Corporate seat.  

Personal qualities we seek include

• A strong academic record
• Strong legal drafting and a good technical grounding
• Polished interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Excellent commercial acumen and relationship building skills
• A commitment to exceptional client service
• A proactive style and ability to act on your own initiative
• A collaborative and team-playing approach

The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.

Blake Morgan strives to create and maintain a positive, non-discriminatory work environment. We will ensure that all applications for vacancies will be considered without discrimination against any person on the basis of race, colour, religion, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or marital status. We strive to ensure that our shortlisting and interviewing panels are diverse. Further details about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion can be found here.

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