An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor with 4+ years PQE to join my clients open and transparent Corporate team in their Manchester offices on a Hybrid basis.
My client are specialist commercial lawyers providing legal support to a wide range of clients across all sectors. They act for small and medium sized enterprises and owner managed businesses in the north west, nationally and beyond.
My client represents clients in manufacturing, food, insurance, recruitment, and tech sectors in relation to commercial contract drafting and negotiation. They provide advice from first principles stage, often supporting clients in identifying their needs in relation to a commercial proposition prior to them engaging their supplier or client.
This vacancy has arisen as a result of the continued success of the existing team in supporting the firm's and the department's clients - in short, they have more work than they can do at the service level they want to offer. they offer good client contact, the opportunity to develop close working relationships with clients of the firm and excellent progression opportunities.
Person Specification:
- Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of PQE in commercial work (private practice or in-house), with data protection expertise as a "must have" and intellectual property and/or IT expertise as a "nice to have";
- Have a proven track record in client care at a level appropriate to your experience - able to establish a strong rapport with clients and attract repeat work from the quality of the service they provide;
- Are able to work well independently and with others, providing supervision of more junior team members and support to partners in the team where needed, taking on feedback and committing to your own development;
- Would like to work in a values driven organisation, and progress based on your demonstrable abilities;
- Are able to work flexibly whilst recognising the need to attend the office and clients' premises where needed to meet the requirements of the role; and
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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