Associate

Farrer & Co is an independent law firm, with a rich history. A centuries-long tradition of advising private families, individuals and charitable institutions is today complemented by our work with businesses and entrepreneurs, from asset managers and sports bodies to international media groups.

We look to be the market leader in our chosen areas of expertise, advising clients on the contentious and non-contentious legal, business and personal issues they face.

Our reputation and success is based on the goodwill of numerous close client relationships. We are trusted advisers, acting in our clients' long-term interests and paying careful attention to quality and personal service.

Our clients tell us they value us for our integrity, good judgement and professional excellence, as well as our broad perspective, practical solutions and value for money. They describe us as 'a likeable bunch' too.

We advise on a wide spectrum of contentious and non-contentious corporate matters and clients include global corporates, private equity funds, AIM listed companies (and Nomads) as well as entrepreneurial owner/managed businesses. Whilst the majority of our deals are in the £10m - £40m bracket, we also undertake larger and smaller transactions outside of that "sweet spot". The team has a wealth of specialist expertise, particularly in the media, healthcare, financial services, luxury brands and renewables / resources sectors.

The Associate will report to a Partner and work within the Corporate Team. There will also be work from across the Corporate Team that covers private company M&A, board advice, partnerships and restructuring work.

The role will have a varied and interesting mix comprising day to day advisory work alongside transactional projects including managing and negotiating key documents (investment agreements and the underlying articles of association), liaising with the client and their other advisers on guiding them through the transaction process and working alongside the firm's high profile employment and tax teams on structuring the investments and acquisitions.

• High level of technical knowledge relating to the practice areas.
• Efficient communication skills and the ability to pitch the advice to the person receiving it.
• The ability to deal with many matters at any one time.
• The organisational skills to move transactions to completion effectively.

• An ability to deal calmly and with authority commensurate with experience and to work to tight deadlines is essential.
• An enthusiasm for team work, dealing with people, and an ability to assume responsibility and deal efficiently with a varied and often demanding workload will also be a key requirement.
• The candidate will be expected quickly to become an integral part of an established and highly regarded team.

Minimum 2.1 degree and a training contract undertaken in a mid-sized or city firm.

The hours of work for this opportunity are 09:30am-5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand.