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London, Greater London
Transaction Executive
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Job title: Transaction Executive Job description: Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we've earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we've developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we're continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we've been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times. Join our team and you'll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We're driven by the belief that, to perform, people need support and space to collaborate. By combining those values with an ambitious outlook, we can give you the opportunity to thrive. It's Time Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. Embracing new trends and harnessing decades of experience, we've earned our place at the forefront of the legal industry. Our partners are recognised as leaders in their field and our deals and cases often make headline business news. As a result, we've developed a reputation for delivering excellence, in all that we do. Today, we're continuing to break new ground. By embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work, we've been named as the Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe by the Financial Times five times. Join our team and you'll be part of a flexible, inclusive culture underpinned by openness and acceptance. We're driven by the belief that, to perform, people need support and space to collaborate. By combining those values with an ambitious outlook, we can give you the opportunity to thrive. Department purpose We are renowned for the high quality of our banking, corporate, international capital markets and litigation advice, and also have major strengths in areas such as employment and benefits, real estate and tax. We work with a large number of the top corporates, financial institutions and governments - working seamlessly as a global community of A&O offices and relationship law firms. We are able to offer our clients exceptional market knowledge, built from a broad client base and from regularly working on big-ticket, cross-border deals, gained in times of both boom and bust. Cross-border work is where we excel and the majority of our transactions have a multi-jurisdictional focus. This platform provides our clients with the confidence that they will receive the highest quality advice in both their domestic markets and as they expand into new territories. As one of the most successful legal firms in the City, our employees obtain some of the best experience available in the market. We think there is no better place to be to develop a cutting-edge, diverse and interesting practice working for a variety of major UK and international clients. Role purpose We are looking to recruit an ambitious, bright and enthusiastic Transaction Executive to join our team. An excellent academic record is essential, i.e. a minimum of 2:1 Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and relevant legal studies. In return we are focussed on growing our people so that they can fulfil their potential and become the best in their field. We offer first-rate training, development and opportunities, along with a compelling benefits package - all within a dynamic and supportive environment. Key relationships Partners, Associates and the wider team Allen & Overy lawyers from across the international network External clients PSLs Business Development team Wider A&O community Job description * Drafting, reviewing, amending and negotiating documentation * Taking initial instructions from both internal parties (incl. partners and associates) and external clients * Legal research * Preparing drafts of documents and being responsible for document management on transactions * Listing documents * Distribution of draft documents to clients and external parties * Playing a key role in bringing transactions to a successful close * Other general administrative duties in relation to transactions * Managing partner and client expectations and project delivery appropriately * Working with the team towards building and maintaining strong client relationships * Business development - development of personal plan, assistance with and implementation of business development campaign and recognising opportunities for business development * Collaborating across teams, departments and jurisdictions in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment * Liaising with colleagues throughout the A&O network (particularly in Europe, Asia and the US) * Legal and sector knowledge development and sharing (internally and externally) * Assisting with billing activities and timely invoicing * Contributing