Commercial Contracts Solicitor

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Berkshire is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join its dynamic team. This strategic role offers a clear pathway to partnership and involves managing your own caseload, mentoring junior lawyers, and supporting business growth. Candidates should have over 4 years of PQE in commercial law and experience in IP and data protection. The position supports hybrid working, with 3 days in the office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 4+ years of PQE in commercial law.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, IP, and data protection.
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and mentor junior lawyers.
• Advise clients on commercial contracts and compliance.
• Support business growth and team development.

Skills

Commercially astute

Strong foundation in commercial contracts

Experience in IP and data protection

Client-focused approach

Mentoring junior lawyers

Proactive approach to business development

Education

Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Commercial Contracts Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 4+

LOCATION: Berkshire (Hybrid Working – 3 Days in Office)

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

The Role

An ambitious and well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor (4+ PQE) to join its dynamic team. This is a strategic senior-level hire offering a clear pathway to partnership, either now or in the near future. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the Team Leader, driving the growth of the Commercial Contracts offering, and shaping the future direction of the team. You will manage your own caseload while contributing to mentoring, team development, and business growth. Core Areas of Work include Commercial contracts (including supply, distribution, SaaS, and licensing agreements). Intellectual property (registration, protection, and enforcement). Data protection and privacy compliance.

The Candidate

• A solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) in commercial law
• Strong foundation in commercial contracts, with experience in IP and data protection
• Commercially astute with a pragmatic, client-focused approach
• Comfortable advising a broad client base, from SMEs to global corporations
• Able to work independently and mentor junior lawyers
• A proactive approach to business development and client relationship management
• Adaptable communication style, tailoring advice and service to individual client needs

How to Apply

Contact Pasquale Agatiello at eNL on 020 7183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.

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