Corporate Associate
- Recruiter
- Dentons
- Location
- Milton Keynes
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 21 Feb 2019
- Sectors
- Business Opportunities
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
The firm
Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognising that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm.
Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work. .
The department
In today's dynamic business and regulatory environment for corporate transactions, our clients need a partner with knowledge, versatility and determination to help you achieve your goals.
Our lawyers work on the full spectrum of corporate transactions and are located in offices across the globe in order to deliver seamless, integrated solutions to clients. Using a forward-thinking approach, Dentons works together with the client to create innovative solutions, helping them preserve value while managing risk.
From strategic planning through due diligence to post-closing integration, we are by our client's side, helping them effectively and efficiently meet their business needs. Our practical approach, coupled with sound, constructive and responsive advice, allows clients to navigate roadblocks at critical moments.
With transactional expertise, deep knowledge of the industries in which our clients operate and far-reaching experience in advising global, national and emerging companies, we maximize our global presence and local expertise to meet client needs.
Purpose of role
Our lawyers work on the full spectrum of corporate transactions, from strategic planning through due diligence to post-closing integration. We are located in offices across the globe, offering seamless and integrated solutions to our clients.
We now have an opportunity for an Associate to join the Milton Keynes Corporate transactional team. The successful candidate will develop their expertise in a team that advises not only entrepreneurial owner-managed business but also national household names and international businesses.
Maximising on our global presence and local expertise, you will work alongside the members of the other Milton-Keynes teams and also with colleagues in London and throughout the firm globally, collaborating on a range of specialisms including M&A, banking and finance and private equity. You will work across a wide variety of sectors including real estate, energy, transport and infrastructure, financial services, insurance and TMT, and there may be opportunity for short-term secondment with one of our key clients.
You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from ambitious newly qualified or 4-5 year pqe lawyers, however we will consider talented candidates outside of that.
Responsibilities
You will take a lead role on a variety of transactions across a range of sectors
Build and maintain client relationships
Contribute to business development
Coach and mentor more junior members of the team
Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally
Required experience, skills and attributes
Technical Skills
Strong academic record, including a degree or equivalent
Extensive, in-depth knowledge of corporate transactions within the private equity and M&A environment
Experience of corporate transactions within the ECM and corporate real estate environment is advantageous
You will ideally have experience of working with international clients in the corporate sector
You will ideally have experience of preparing and participating in pitches to clients
Ability to work with a degree of independence
Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability
Personal attributes
Is dedicated to exceptional client service
Excellent business development ability and demonstrates market focus
Strong financial and business awareness
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills
Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development
Language Capabilities
We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.
Equal opportunities
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. If, as a result of a disability, you believe that there are aspects of the recruitment process or job that you would find more difficult than a non-disabled person, please tell us as soon as possible. We will then be able to discuss with you any reasonable adjustments that could be made to the recruitment process or the job itself.
Dentons is always looking to invest in the highest-quality talent, recognising that our success is built on the diverse and unique strengths of each of the members of our Firm.
Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publications for its innovations in client service, including founding Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. Dentons' polycentric approach and world-class talent challenge the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in which we live and work. .
The department
In today's dynamic business and regulatory environment for corporate transactions, our clients need a partner with knowledge, versatility and determination to help you achieve your goals.
Our lawyers work on the full spectrum of corporate transactions and are located in offices across the globe in order to deliver seamless, integrated solutions to clients. Using a forward-thinking approach, Dentons works together with the client to create innovative solutions, helping them preserve value while managing risk.
From strategic planning through due diligence to post-closing integration, we are by our client's side, helping them effectively and efficiently meet their business needs. Our practical approach, coupled with sound, constructive and responsive advice, allows clients to navigate roadblocks at critical moments.
With transactional expertise, deep knowledge of the industries in which our clients operate and far-reaching experience in advising global, national and emerging companies, we maximize our global presence and local expertise to meet client needs.
Purpose of role
Our lawyers work on the full spectrum of corporate transactions, from strategic planning through due diligence to post-closing integration. We are located in offices across the globe, offering seamless and integrated solutions to our clients.
We now have an opportunity for an Associate to join the Milton Keynes Corporate transactional team. The successful candidate will develop their expertise in a team that advises not only entrepreneurial owner-managed business but also national household names and international businesses.
Maximising on our global presence and local expertise, you will work alongside the members of the other Milton-Keynes teams and also with colleagues in London and throughout the firm globally, collaborating on a range of specialisms including M&A, banking and finance and private equity. You will work across a wide variety of sectors including real estate, energy, transport and infrastructure, financial services, insurance and TMT, and there may be opportunity for short-term secondment with one of our key clients.
You will maintain client relationships, contribute to business development and thought leadership, raising your own profile and supporting the continued growth of the practice.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from ambitious newly qualified or 4-5 year pqe lawyers, however we will consider talented candidates outside of that.
Responsibilities
You will take a lead role on a variety of transactions across a range of sectors
Build and maintain client relationships
Contribute to business development
Coach and mentor more junior members of the team
Contribute to thought leadership and raise the profile of the firm externally
Required experience, skills and attributes
Technical Skills
Strong academic record, including a degree or equivalent
Extensive, in-depth knowledge of corporate transactions within the private equity and M&A environment
Experience of corporate transactions within the ECM and corporate real estate environment is advantageous
You will ideally have experience of working with international clients in the corporate sector
You will ideally have experience of preparing and participating in pitches to clients
Ability to work with a degree of independence
Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability
Personal attributes
Is dedicated to exceptional client service
Excellent business development ability and demonstrates market focus
Strong financial and business awareness
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrates good judgment and resilience skills
Shows strong initiative and drive and takes control of own career development
Language Capabilities
We are a truly global law firm and as such, always welcome hearing from those with foreign language capabilities.
Equal opportunities
Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. If, as a result of a disability, you believe that there are aspects of the recruitment process or job that you would find more difficult than a non-disabled person, please tell us as soon as possible. We will then be able to discuss with you any reasonable adjustments that could be made to the recruitment process or the job itself.