Legal Consultant - UK
- Employer
- Ashurst
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 23 Apr 2019
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors – Private Practice
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Practice Area
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance, Corporate
- Experience Level
- 0-2yrs PQE, 2-5yrs PQE, 5+ yrs PQE
- Role Classification
- Lawyer
Job Details
About Ashurst
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit here.
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
The opportunity
Through our technical expertise, local knowledge and international network, Ashurst delivers an experience for our clients that sets us apart from other professional service providers. We are committed to being a sustainable global law firm, having positive impacts for our clients, employees, the environment and the communities in which we are based.
As part of this commitment we are constantly challenging ourselves on how best to deliver excellence to our clients while providing stimulating career opportunities for our people. Embracing more flexible working models to deliver legal services is one of the initiatives we are undertaking to better serve our clients and our people.
We are looking to add to the group of experienced, qualified freelance lawyers who work with us to support our ever increasing and diverse workload in the key areas below;
Corporate – corporate projects, corporate transactions, real estate, digital economy / TMT
Disputes – general commercial litigation, banking & finance litigation & investigations, arbitration
Finance –general banking, financial services regulatory, restructuring and special situations, securities & derivatives
You can expect to be involved in tasks such as;
- Drafting of legal documents and agreements;
- Review of legal documents and agreements
- Contributing to department know-how;
- Advising clients and preparing formal legal opinions;
- Leading negotiations with counter parts;
Essential skills & experience
- Post qualification experience from a leading law firm, or corporate business
- A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Client facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to client needs
- A commercial approach
Company
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com
- Telephone
- +44 20 7638 1111
- Location
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London Fruit & Wool Exchange
1 Duval Square
London
E1 6PW
United Kingdom
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