EY Law - Corporate Structuring - Junior Associate - London

Junior Associate - Corporate Structuring

The Opportunity We are looking for corporate lawyers interested in joining a Tier 1 market-accredited specialist corporate reorganisations law team in the UK, ideally based out of London or Manchester but with flexible remote working arrangements. This is a fast-growth business with a varied and dynamic range of work, a strong international dimension and acting for some of the largest and household-name groups in the world.

To qualify for the role, the requirements are:

• English law-qualified corporate solicitor with 1-4 years PQE experience, some of which should ideally have been gained in the UK in a private practice law business (but applicants with other suitable experience will also be considered)
• Good technical, research and drafting skills, with an eye for detail
• A genuine interest in problem-solving for clients and working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside both lawyers and non-lawyers on a day-to-day basis
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in collaborative styles

Skills and attributes for success

• Familiarity with company law in the UK, particularly relating to some or all of share capital, distributions, fiduciary duties, intra-group transactions and legal entity rationalisations
• Knowledge of or interest in deal-related structuring such as company law issues concerning carve-outs or post-deal integration
• Exposure to working on cross-border engagements
• Effective time management and ability to remain calm when under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to build productive peer group business relationships
• Enthusiastic team player - someone who enjoys working with others

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Project management skills, planning and prioritising work, meeting deadlines and monitoring own and team budget and time
• A keen interest in developing new legal skills and a multi-disciplinary style of working
• An innovative mindset (supporting the use of technology to improve service delivery)
• A proven ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
• An inclusive and collaborative working style

What we look for This role is suitable for candidates who have worked in established law firms or in-house legal departments and who are looking to progress their career by being part of a fast-growing, Tier 1 ranked specialist team in a global organisation. While the role focuses on corporate structuring, there will be ongoing opportunities also to work on corporate M&A engagements, encouraging broad corporate experience. We are looking for talented and motivational people, who want to continue to develop themselves and others when they join the firm. Ours is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative culture and this opportunity offers a chance to help play an important role in the next phase of our ambitious growth story.

What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader you aspire to be.

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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