Solicitor

Shakespeare Martineau is a law firm with big ambitions for both our clients and our people. We are one firm of original thinkers, inspired to create an outstanding future for our clients, our people and our community. 

Working with organisations of all sizes our team delivers a broad range of specialist legal services, and has particular expertise across sectors including but not limited to; energy, education, banking & financial services, investment funds and advanced manufacturing.  

Our vision is to be the outstanding legal force in our specialist sectors and markets. Our people are renowned for their flair and individuality.

We firmly believe that people and spirit are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment is to help all our people fulfil their careers and ambitions and we strive to create an environment where each individual can understand and then achieve their full potential. Great performance for us is a blend of excellent technical and business skills and the talent and drive to do things differently.

Our Corporate and Commercial group undertakes various corporate, commercial, tax, banking and employment work at all levels. Our specialist teams combine unsurpassed expertise with a sound understanding of the corporate landscape to provide exceptional solutions for every aspect of our clients’ corporate and business law requirements.

Our Corporate team act for financial institutions, SME's, owner managed businesses and PLC's on all aspects of corporate transactions. The team has specific experience and expertise in the energy, education, retail, logistics, healthcare and banking sectors. We also advise clients on matters relating to employee ownership. In the last 12 months we have completed more than 200 substantial deals with a large number having an enterprise value ranging from £20 to £50 million. In addition we deal with shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, company formation arrangements and other aspects of corporate life.

The role:

You will provide a high quality service to clients on the full range of corporate matters.  Your caseload will include all areas of business law, in particular: share and business acquisitions and disposals, complex group re-organisations, shareholder agreements, investment agreements and general corporate advisory services to a wide range of clients.

Your key duties will be:

• to assist senior partners on wide ranging corporate work
• working as part of a wider team that has a depth and breadth of experience and expertise across most industry sectors, and in every area of corporate law
• preparation for and participation in marketing events

Skills and experience you will have:

• a minimum of 3 years’ experience gained working in the area of corporate law
• an enthusiastic and positive attitude towards client service and delivery

Key competencies you will need:

• a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment
• an entrepreneurial nature and an outgoing manner
• excellent organisational and time management ability
• strong negotiation and communication skills
• to be highly enthusiastic, willing to go the extra mile and be happy to go beyond the job description
• to be respectful towards others and have a positive, willing and ‘can do’ attitude
• to be keen to learn, interested in driving your own career progression and be proactive in taking ownership of this

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found here.

Shakespeare Martineau is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.