Corporate Associate (NQ - 2 PQE)

We are currently recruiting for an Associate to join our Real Estate & Corporate team in Padua A law firm focused on people and collaboration. For the past 125 years, Withers has supported some of the world's most remarkable people and organisations at defining moments in their lives. We are the only international law firm focused on successful individuals and private capital, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. We also advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. Many of our clients are shaping the future and creating solutions to tackle many of the world's problems. It makes for a fascinating and challenging practice. Our role is to get to know each individual client, find out where they want to be, and help them to get there – whether they are building a business, looking after their family, involved in a complex dispute or protecting their finances for the future. To meet their unique needs we are exceptionally collaborative, working together across teams and time zones. We are agile, focusing on strategy rather than rigid ideas and traditional hierarchy. It is a truly flexible working culture that puts people first. Join us to be part of a team that is always looking to the future. Where initiative, big ideas and bold moves are always encouraged. Where you can truly be yourself. The Role The role will encompass the full range of commercial, corporate and real estate work. The successful candidate will be working together with senior members of the team, supporting the drafting of a wide range of documents relating to corporate and real estate transactions (including commercial agreements, share and asset offer letters and purchase agreements, shareholders' agreements, joint ventures and related transaction documents). Candidates need to be able to produce good drafts of the above documents and help lead the delivery of a corporate, real estate or commercial transaction. The selected candidate will be working on both domestic and multi-national corporate transactions advising corporate, family office and individual clients on disposals, acquisitions and investments, and day-to-day corporate and commercial matters. The Essentials Candidates should be Newly Qualified (NQ) or have up to 2 years of Post Qualification Experience (2PQE) Excellent academics (not less than 105/110) Broad training and solid experience within a Corporate department Fluent Italian and English communication skills are mandatory (English proficiency equal to C1 level is a must) Experience abroad for academic or professional purposes is an asset Enthusiastic and engaged attitude with excellent people skills and a good, clear communication style Teamwork is vital together with the ability to work alongside colleagues in our overseas offices J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: padova, IT

Posted Date: 11/23/2024