Commercial Contracts Solicitor (Partner)

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner in Commercial Contracts. The role involves managing an existing caseload, leading junior team members, and engaging in business development. Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in commercial contracts and strong client communication skills. The firm offers competitive salaries and a clear progression pathway.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong technical skills across a broad spectrum of commercial work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members and supervise junior members.
• Handle existing caseload of commercial matters.
• Engage in business development activities.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Business development

Client management

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

My client is one of the most innovative law firms in the local area and boasts an impressive quality of work which most city law firms would be more than pleased to undertake. Their client list reads as a who's who from the FTSE 100 and this is reflected in the high praise the firm's lawyers receive in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

Rare opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Senior Associate / Partner to handle an existing caseload of commercial matters and assist in the further develop the department based out of the Birmingham office. The firm pay attractive basic salaries with an extensive benefits package with a very clear and transparent route for progression.

Responsibilities

• You will be expected to support the more senior members of the team and provide supervision and support to the more junior members.
• You will already be working at a leading national firm and be boasting strong technical skills across the broad spectrum of commercial work. A natural passion for business development coupled with actual experience is key.
• Well respected in your field of law you will longing for a firm where you will have the opportunity to grow and progress your career in line with your ambitions. At Partner level, you must have a network of clients who are able to instruct you on future matters.
• Fiercely ambitious and determined to succeed this firm will offer you unparalleled career progression.
• The firm are considering candidates at Senior Associate and Junior Partner level.
• You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and other stakeholders and offer exceptional levels of client care.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in commercial contracts.
• Ideally already a Partner or a Senior Associate who is aiming for partnership.
• Frustrated Commercial Contracts Partner who are looking for more responsibilities are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

To apply contact Penny on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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