Legal Services Manager

Taunton Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking for their first legal hire, the successful Corporate Lawyer is required to head up the legal services division in a well known local accountancy and consultancy firm.
  • Opportunity to build your own legal services function
  • Ability to grow your own team in the future.

About Our Client

This organisation is a well-established accountancy practice, employing over 1,000 individuals. They have a strong reputation for providing high-quality services to clients.

Job Description

  • Provide a wide range of corporate legal advice to a diverse clientele
  • Draft and negotiate a range of corporate contracts.
  • Provide corporate advice including M&A, joint ventures, insolvency and restructuring.
  • Advise on corporate governance and regulatory compliance
  • Liaise with other departments to provide a holistic service to clients
  • Keep up-to-date with changes in corporate law
  • No business development is required in this role as you will be providing advice to already known clients.
  • There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow the legal services function

The Successful Applicant

A successful Corporate Lawyer should have:

  • A relevant legal qualification
  • Excellent knowledge of corporate law
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A client-focused approach and strong business acumen
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and independently

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the region of £65,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE.
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days Holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private health
  • Parking on site
  • Opportunity to build a legal services function in a well established practice.
  • A supportive and collaborative work culture
  • Opportunities for career progression and to grow a team in the future.



Contact
Chris Feedam
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6553248
Phone number
0118 933 7038

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
Business Services
Location
Taunton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Feedam
Consultant phone
0118 933 7038
Job reference
JN-102024-6553248