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Legal Services Manager

Michael Page Legal
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Taunton, Somerset TA4 1BY, England

Salary

£65,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a Corporate Lawyer to lead their legal services division at a prominent accountancy and consultancy firm.
  • The ideal candidate should possess a relevant legal qualification and have at least 5 years of experience in corporate law.
  • Responsibilities include providing corporate legal advice, drafting and negotiating contracts, and advising on M&A and regulatory compliance.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Additional benefits include hybrid working, 25 days of holiday, private health coverage, and opportunities for career progression.

Our client is looking for their first legal hire, the successful Corporate Lawyer is required to head up the legal services division in a well known local accountancy and consultancy firm.

Client Details

This organisation is a well-established accountancy practice, employing over 1,000 individuals. They have a strong reputation for providing high-quality services to clients.

Description

  • Provide a wide range of corporate legal advice to a diverse clientele
  • Draft and negotiate a range of corporate contracts.
  • Provide corporate advice including M&A, joint ventures, insolvency and restructuring.
  • Advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance
  • Liaise with other departments to provide a holistic service to clients
  • Keep up-to-date with changes in corporate law
  • No business development is required in this role as you will be providing advice to already known clients.
  • There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow the legal services function

Profile

A successful Corporate Lawyer should have:

  • A relevant legal qualification
  • Excellent knowledge of corporate law
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A client-focused approach and strong business acumen
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary in the region of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE.
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private health
  • Parking on site
  • Opportunity to build a legal services function in a well established practice.
  • A supportive and collaborative work culture
  • Opportunities for career progression and to grow a team in the future.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.