Company Lawyer - London

Our client, a boutique law firm, based in London are looking to recruit a company lawyer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Flexible on years of PQE but likely at least 4 years plus PQE.  They will consider applicants looking to expand their existing skill set and/or leave a larger firm for a private company boutique practice.  Training and support will be provided.  The candidate will work within in a small team headed by a specialist partner.  The client base is mainly private companies

1. PRACTICE AREAS
   1. Implementing share organisations, share buy backs, de-mergers and spin offs – dealing with the tax aspects, drafting HMRC clearance applications and production of the documentation to implement.
   2. Supervising the consents and filings required at Companies House following re-constructions.
   3. Drafting and review of shareholder and investment agreements.
   4. Drafting share and asset sale agreements.
   5. Research of the technical areas.
2. REQUIREMENTS
   1. If not already a specialist in the areas they need someone who wants to learn and is not afraid of new challenges.
   2. The role is 4 or 5 days per week with the option of flexible working.
   3. They need someone with good interpersonal skills able to confidently interface with clients.  Financial management of matters is also a requisite. 
   4. The right person will be a good commercial thinker.
3. SALARY OUTLINE
   1. Basic salary depends upon experience.
   2. Bonus based on chargeable hours and overall contribution to the firm.
   3. 5% non-contributory pension
   4. 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
   5. Paid sabbatical arrangements after 5 years