LEVEL: 2
PRACTICE GROUP: Corporate Commercial
REPORTS TO: Associate 3 and Senior Associate
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. As an Associate in our Corporate Commercial Practice, you will play a pivotal role in providing legal counsel to our diverse clientele.
2. You will work on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, collaborating with experienced lawyers and gaining exposure to complex transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal Advisory
1. Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients on commercial law matters, including contracts, transactions, compliance, and regulatory issues.
2. Assess and manage legal risks associated with business transactions and propose strategies for risk mitigation.
3. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate policies.
4. Conduct legal research and analysis to ensure clients are informed of relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices.
Contract Management
1. Ensure contracts are properly structured, contain appropriate provisions, and protect the organization's interests.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, such as purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements, and distribution agreements on behalf of clients.
3. Ensure that contracts align with clients' objectives, comply with legal requirements, and protect their interests.
4. Advise clients on contract interpretation, potential risks, and recommended modifications.
Corporate Transactions
1. Assist clients in structuring and negotiating mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
2. Conduct due diligence investigations and prepare related reports to identify legal risks and issues.
3. Draft and review transactional documents, including letters of intent, shareholder agreements, transaction agreements etc.
4. Preparation and filing of regulatory documents and applications related to corporate transactions.
Compliance and Corporate Governance
1. Advise clients on corporate governance matters, including board meetings, shareholder rights, and corporate structure.
2. Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, annual reports etc.
3. Ensure clients' compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards.
4. Stay informed about changes in corporate laws and regulations and provide guidance on their impact on the organization.
Client Relationship Management
1. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their trusted legal advisor.
2. Collaborate effectively with internal teams, such as partners, associates, and support staff, to deliver exceptional client service.
3. Proactively identify opportunities to provide value-added legal services to clients and contribute to their business growth.
Legal Risk Management
1. Identify legal risks and potential liabilities faced by the organization and develop strategies to mitigate and manage such risks.
2. Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making and risk assessment processes.
Business Development & Management
1. To actively participate in Practice Group business development.
2. Attract additional business from new and existing clients.
3. To be strategic, commercially aware and fully familiar with the Firm’s business strategy.
Professional Standard/Development
1. To work and behave in a professional manner.
2. To comply with procedures set out in the Firm’s Handbook and other relevant laws.
3. Treat all information about the Firm and its client and their business as wholly confidential.
4. Possesses deep knowledge of the relevant laws and regulations required.
5. Read journals and attend courses as part of continuing professional development.
Financial Management
1. Manage client billing and taking appropriate steps in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
2. Supervision of fee matter estimates and quotations sent out to clients.
3. Maintain firm control of the Firm's budget and make use of all financial management information.
4. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of financial accounting.
5. Reviews the accuracy and legitimacy of recorded financial transactions and related reports.
Leadership Skills
1. Demonstrates the ability to have a clear view of the work in progress amongst members of the team.
2. Looks for opportunities to delegate tasks in a manner which encourages personal development.
3. Provide appropriate constructive feedback to the team and peers to enable them to develop professionally.
4. Adopt a coaching approach to enable team members learn effectively from their mistakes and deal with their challenges.
5. Contribute to the management and development of junior staff.
6. Ability to liaise with all levels of both legal and support staff to assist with the resolution of issues.
7. Promote teamwork and develop strong relationships with team member.
8. Demonstrates strong and confident ability to express oneself clearly and with assurance at all levels of seniority.
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