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About the Company Avantia Law is a leading global law firm transforming legal services in contracts, compliance, and LP transfers.    Our commitment to redefining legal services goes beyond technology. By integrating cutting-edge AI with legal professionals, we deliver better legal solutions for private equity firms and asset managers worldwide.  Position Overview We are looking for a corporate lawyer to negotiate investment related NDAs/confidentiality agreements, engagement letters and other commercial contracts that our clients trust us with. Our lawyers are responsible for each stage of the document lifecycle, from reviewing & negotiating documents guided by client playbooks, through to document execution. You will be the direct day-to-day contact with the client, with an important role to play in nurturing your client relationships. Key Responsibilities ·       Contract Negotiation: Reviewing and negotiating high volumes of pre-M&A contracts, directly liaising with counterparties and adhering to agreed turnaround times. Updating client playbooks on an ongoing basis. ·       Client Management: As a trusted advisor, you’ll manage and strengthen your client relationships, ensuring they see you as their go-to expert in corporate law. ·       Team Collaboration: Working with other Avantia lawyers and paralegals, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required Requirements Essential Requirements ·       Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.  ·       Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and prioritise multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines.  ·       Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match.  ·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our client value and expect us to provide crisp, concise, and straightforward advice.  ·       Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook. ·       A self-starter who takes ownership. We look for people who are constantly thinking of ways to innovate our technology and our business. As our grow continues, there will be new and exciting opportunities to get involved and contribute to our continued evolution.    Qualifications Licensed to practice law in the UK or Europe or US/Canada 5+ years’ corporate/transactional law experience Familiarity of working with asset managers, investment banks or other financial services firms highly preferable  Experience with independently negotiating pre-M&A contracts (NDAs, NRLs, joinders, engagement letters etc.) Tech savvy and able to adapt to Avantia’s technology suite (e.g. Ava, HighQ). Any specific interest in artificial intelligence and legal tech is very welcome! Benefits Avantia aims to offer a competitive salary, which will depend on the final candidate's PQE and unique experience. You will have the opportunity to discuss your salary expectations during the first call with the Talent team. Our benefits include: 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays An additional day off for your birthday Comprehensive Private Healthcare and lots of lifestyle perks with Vitality (medical history disregarded) Early finish Fridays in the summer Life Assurance Pension scheme, enhanced after 1 year service Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year service Option to wor