Commercial Contracts Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Berkshire is seeking a Commercial Contracts Solicitor with 4+ PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of commercial contracts, supporting team growth, and mentoring junior lawyers. Ideal candidates will be commercially astute with experience in IP and data protection. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a clear pathway to partnership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial law with a strong foundation in commercial contracts.
• Experience in IP and data protection.
• Ability to advise a broad range of clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial contracts.
• Support the Team Leader in growth and strategy.
• Mentor junior lawyers and engage in business development.

Skills

Commercially astute

Client-focused approach

Business development

Mentoring junior lawyers

Education

Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Commercial Contracts Solicitor

PQE REQUIRED: 4+

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

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

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

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, SaaS, and licensing agreements.
• Support the Team Leader in driving growth of the Commercial Contracts offering and shaping team strategy.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development.
• Engage in business development and client relationship management.
• Provide advice on intellectual property registration, protection, and enforcement, and data protection and privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience advising a broad client base, from SMEs to global corporations.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior lawyers.
• 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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