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Corporate Solicitor (4+ PQE) - remote working

Job description

Gerrard White has been retained by Outset Limited to find their new Corporate Solicitor to join their busy and tightly knit Corporate team, based across the UK.

Location:
This unusual yet truly exciting role will see the successful Corporate Solicitor having full flexibility over their place of work (e.g. fully remote, hybrid working or being based in their offices).

The role:
The successful Corporate Solicitor will be responsible for leading on a range of Corporate transactions, supported by excellent junior resource. Transactions will include (but are not limited to):

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Sales
  • Corporate reorganisation
  • Management Buy Out/Buy In
  • Joint venture

Outset Limited act for a number of buyers and build acquisitions; some examples include:

  • Large veterinary practice with M&A transactions up to £70-75 million
  • A large private equity backed investment client, with deal values of £5-10 million (typically 10-15 deals per year)
  • Financial Services client (typically 2-3 deals per year)
  • Paper Industry acquiring a number of business, with deal values £7-8 million (typically 2-3 deals per year)
  • Currently acting for a Marketing company in a £15 million deal

Background/skill set:
The successful Corporate Solicitor will offer the following skill set/background:

  • At least 4 years PQE
  • Previous experience of leading on deals
  • Strong technical skills - in line with PQE
  • Excellent knowledge of sales of corporate business (acting for buyers)
  • Business development skills (not essential)
  • Keen team player

The culture:
Outset Limited have a professional yet relaxed culture, where emphasis is placed on delivering an exception level of client care. As such, there is less emphasis on billing targets (they do not have any!), and staff work closely together. They have a healthy split with some staff working in the office and some home-working (some even work abroad), and yet they are incredibly tightly knit. This is a modern legal services group who have invested heavily into modern technology, allowing collaborative work.

Staff are well looked after, with an incredibly low staff turn over. They have regular staff events and reviews. They invest heavily into staff development and so you can be sure that you will reach your full potential with Outset Limited. You will be faced with quality work, and full support.

Working hours:

Ideally the successful candidate will work full-time, however 5x shorter days will also be considered.

What do you do next??
If you feel that this could be your perfect move, please get in touch NOW (Gerrard White are currently shortlisting candidates for consideration).

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