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Job Description
Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5 PQE)
Salary: bonus
Location: London
High-autonomy role with genuine department growth remit
If youre a Corporate-focused solicitor who enjoys being close to clients shaping strategy and having a real say in how a practice grows this is a rare opportunity to join our clients Corporate & Commercial team in London and play a visible part in the next phase of development.
This role suits someone who wants more than fee-earning only and is ready to combine strong technical delivery with relationship-led business development in a supportive quality-driven environment.
The Opportunity
Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (Corporate-leaning) to strengthen and grow the department. Youll handle a varied corporate workload support existing client relationships and help develop new instructions alongside senior stakeholders.
Key focus: corporate work (with a commercial element depending on experience and interest).
Key Responsibilities
- Managing acorporate-led caseload with scope to support wider commercial matters where appropriate
- Advising on transactions and corporate advisory work including (depending on experience):
- Share and asset acquisitions/disposals
- Shareholder agreementsand investment documentation
- Corporate governanceand reorganisations
- Commercial contracts(as required)
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships with an emphasis onrepeat business and referrals
- Contributing tobusiness development including networking cross-referrals and supporting department growth plans
- Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where relevant)
Requirements (Essential)
To be considered you will ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 5 years PQEwithstrong UK corporate law experience(private practice)
- Demonstrable experience handling corporate matters with appropriate autonomy
- Confidence in client-facing advisory work and stakeholder management
- Interest in (or track record of)business development and contributing to growth
Desirable (Nice to Have)
- Some form ofclient followingor evidence of originating work (this can be modest)
- Experience supporting a broadercommercial contractsworkload
- Mentoring/supervision experience
Salary & Benefits
- basic salary(dependent on PQE expertise and following)
- Bonus / performance-related incentives(where applicable)
- Pension contribution
- 25 days annual leaveplus bank holidays (typical for level confirmed at offer stage)
- Hybrid working(pattern to be confirmed with London office base)
- Professional development support including training and clear progression opportunities as the department grows
- A role withgenuine autonomy and visibility offering a realistic pathway to increased responsibility and leadership over time
Location & Working Arrangements
- London(office-based team withhybrid workingavailable)
- Working pattern and flexibility can be discussed based on experience and team needs.
Interested Apply in Confidence
For a confidential discussion please contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
If youre not actively looking but would be open to hearing more feel free to email and Ill share further details discreetly.
Confidentiality statement: All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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