We are looking for a 2yr PQE+ candidate to join our Commercial/TMT team based in Milton Keynes. You will already be working at Solicitor/Associate level in a commercial department and be looking for a new opportunity, or potentially you will be ready for a step-up to a Senior Associate role. We pride ourselves on recognising talent and ambition and promoting people with the right skills and experience. You will have experience of or an interest in working predominantly in the fields of TMT, commercial contracts, and/or consumer.
We are looking for an Associate or Senior Associate who will commit to being part of the Milton Keynes team and work with us to deliver an exceptional service for our clients and drive this team’s ambitious agenda. We are alive to the fact that the events of this year have changed expectations in respect of home working. We have a culture and ethos that lends itself well to flexible working and we could see this role being filled by someone based in Milton Keynes or working remotely. We don’t want the prospect of a challenging commute to stand in your way if we are the right firm for you and can fulfil your career goals and aspirations – please get in touch if you want to explore this further in relation to your personal circumstances.
If you join us you will be working on top quality work in a positive and supportive environment, with great opportunity for client interaction and running your own matters, with all the support you may need. From contracts for e-business to major outsourcing projects, and whether relating to purchasing, production, marketing, selling, infrastructure or technology, you will see that our lawyers understand the need to be both commercial and apply the law in real life situations in partnering our clients to achieve their commercial objectives. If you join us as a Senior Associate you will have the chance to supervise juniors in the team and share in our business development objectives. We operate a meritocracy and your efforts and achievements will be recognised and you will have the chance to progress in accordance with your contribution.
Our commercial lawyers are pragmatic and innovative – they put the client at the centre of everything they do and they are continually seeking to develop and advance. We believe you should be honing your skills for communication and client service excellence at the same time as your technical knowledge and we will provide you with opportunities to do both.
We get numerous requests for secondees from our clients so if you join us you’ll get the opportunity to complete a stint in-house. By the same token, we will consider applications from those currently working in-house. We place great value in this experience and think it will enhance your profile and skills.
We hold a strong belief in culture and community, and genuinely believe we have something different to offer you at Shoosmiths. This is reflected in everything we say and do from our use of technology to enable agile working, to the team spirit and culture and our collaborative way of working across offices.
If you have any queries about this prospect or life at Shoosmiths before deciding whether to apply, we are always happy to have a confidential discussion with you so please get in touch with Rachel Charlton in our recruitment team (Rachel.charlton@shoosmiths.co.uk).
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