Lawyer – Fully Remote Jobs UK

Job Type: Lawyer
Location: United Kingdom
Company: Avantia Law

To negotiate confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, and other commercial contracts that our clients entrust to us, we are searching for a corporate/transactional lawyer. Every phase of the document lifecycle is handled by our attorneys, starting with document execution and ending with document review and negotiation under the direction of client playbooks. Being in daily contact with the client will be your primary responsibility, and you will play a crucial part in fostering your client connections.

Responsabilities:

• Contract negotiation involves a great deal of reviewing and negotiating pre-M&A contracts, speaking with counterparties face-to-face, and keeping to deadlines. maintaining constant updates to client playbooks.
• Client management is the process of overseeing and strengthening your connections with clients and serving as a reliable source of advice.
• Collaborating as a team: Assessing the work of less experienced team members, working with other Avantia attorneys and paralegals, and offering assistance with training as needed.

Requirements:

• Authorized to practise law in Europe or the United Kingdom.
• 3+ years of post-qualification experience in corporate/transactional law, either in private practice or in-house.
• Although not required, experience working with investment banks, asset managers, or other financial services firms is preferred.
• Capable of independently negotiating pre-M&A contracts (such as engagement letters, joinders, NDAs, and NRLs)
• Capable of adjusting to Avantia’s technology package and tech-savvy (e.g. HighQ). Any particular interest in legal technology and artificial intelligence is much appreciated!

COMPETENCIES

• Able to operate both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace that is always evolving.
• Effective. While we firmly believe in the need of work-life balance, we also expect our employees to handle tasks promptly and to set priorities wisely when faced with competing demands and deadlines.
• Devoted to providing our clients with high-quality services and a strong work ethic in tandem.
• Exceptional communication skills both in writing and speaking. Our clients appreciate and count on us to deliver clear-cut, succinct, and unambiguous guidance.
• Strong understanding of pertinent legal principles along with a practical and business-oriented perspective.
• A self-starter who accepts responsibility. We seek out individuals that are always coming up with new ideas for how to innovate both our business and our technology. There will be fresh and interesting chances to participate in and support our ongoing development and success as we continue to grow.

EQUAL CHANCES

At Avantia, we genuinely believe in equal opportunities for all people and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We appreciate and embrace the distinct viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds that every member of our team brings to the table. We value variety in all of its manifestations. Our goal is to establish a work atmosphere where each individual feels appreciated, respected, and enabled to offer their best effort. Merit-based hiring is our policy, and we accept applications from any eligible candidate. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know both throughout the hiring process and in the future. Prior to any interview, kindly notify your Talent team contact. We will be pleased to offer suggestions or discreetly talk about appropriate modifications.