Corporate Consultant

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Our BFlex platform is a thriving community of experienced lawyers who value flexibility and variety in their work. We're expanding our bench of candidates to meet the increasing demand for high-calibre legal expertise in corporate M&A. BFlex offers you the opportunity to work on cutting-edge transactions while maintaining control over your schedule and workload.

You will advise on complex M&A matters, working alongside our Corporate department and external clients to deliver strategic legal solutions. The breadth of deals you'll be able to contribute to will be extensive, from private equity buyouts to cross-border mergers and public takeovers. You'll be encouraged to leverage your expertise and build relationships across industries.

Key clients include: FTSE-listed companies, private equity firms, start-ups, and multinational corporations involved in transformative deals across the UK and beyond.

Our BFlex environment is professional yet progressive, where deal excellence and work-life balance go hand-in-hand. Our innovative approach to legal services is totally refreshing. It's what attracts some of the best legal minds in the industry and it's why our BFlex lawyers love working with us.

We are proud to offer a platform that supports diverse working arrangements and provides access to high-profile, challenging work in the corporate M&A sector.

• Delivering Expertise: Provide exceptional legal advice on all aspects of M&A transactions.
• Flexibility: Manage your own schedule while meeting client needs and deal deadlines.
• Growing our Network: Contribute to the BFlex community and share knowledge with peers.
• Developing our Business: Understand client needs and collaborate for mutual growth.

• Significant experience in corporate law with a focus on M&A transactions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a deal team.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for varied assignments.
• Must be a SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer.

• Competitive remuneration based on experience and deal complexity.
• Flexibility to choose assignments that align with your expertise and interests.
• Access to Burges Salmon's resources, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile M&A transactions across various industries.

We're committed to finding the right candidates for our BFlex platform and we're open to discussing various working arrangements to suit your needs and lifestyle.

It's important to us that our platform represents the diverse community in which we operate and we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. As a Disability Confident employer we will provide a fully accessible recruitment process.

Get in touch If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact our BFlex team for an informal and confidential conversation about joining our growing bench of corporate M&A legal experts.