Commercial & IP Solicitor (2-5 Years PQE)

Herrington Carmichael LLP; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Generous Fee Earner bonus

Free car parking

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working with defined core hours

Excellent opportunities for learning and development

Job summary

Herrington Carmichael LLP is seeking a Commercial & IP Solicitor with 2-5 years of relevant PQE to join their Corporate and Commercial Department in Farnborough. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate various commercial agreements and advise on intellectual property matters, such as licensing and IP protection. This position offers a competitive salary, a generous bonus structure, and hybrid working options. Ideal for those with experience in commercial law and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience advising on a broad portfolio of commercial contracts.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with colleagues.
• Strong, well-rounded knowledge of commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on various commercial agreements.
• Advising on intellectual property matters, including IP protection.
• Building strong client relationships and providing commercially focused advice.

Skills

Experience in commercial law

Intellectual property knowledge

Client-facing skills

Autonomous working

Proactive mindset

Education

2–5 years of relevant PQE

Experience at a Legal 500/Chambers-ranked firm

Job description

Develop your legal career as a Commercial Solicitor within our award‑winning Corporate and Commercial Department. We pride ourselves on providing long-term support to our clients, and our team ranked in the Legal 500 for the Thames Valley is at the heart of the firm’s ambitious growth plans.

About Herrington Carmichael

Herrington Carmichael LLP isn’t your average law firm. We’re an award‑winning, Legal 500‑ranked team known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and providing full‑service legal guidance to businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything we do.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Commercial & IP Solicitor (2-5 years PQE) to join our growing team. You will work with household‑name brands, innovative technology companies, and owner‑managed businesses across a wide range of commercial and intellectual property matters, with increasing exposure to cross‑border projects. Our clients operate in key sectors including technology, software, manufacturing, retail, and other consumer‑facing markets.

You will be involved in drafting, negotiating, and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements such as supply and distribution contracts, licensing arrangements, technology and software agreements, and high‑value service contracts. You will also have the opportunity to advise on intellectual property matters, including IP protection, licensing, brand strategy, and IP considerations within commercial transactions.

We welcome candidates who bring either:
(i) experience as a commercial lawyer with exposure to (or strong interest in developing expertise within) intellectual property; or
(ii) experience within IP law with a desire to broaden their commercial contracts and transactional skillset.

You will play a key role in delivering clear, practical, and commercially focused advice, building strong client relationships, and contributing to a dynamic and forward‑thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a flexible, supportive, and encouraging environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2–5 years of relevant PQE
• Experience gained at a Legal 500/Chambers‑ranked firm or a high‑quality in‑house legal team
• Strong, well‑rounded knowledge of commercial law, with demonstrable experience advising on a broad portfolio of commercial contracts
• Experience in (or a clear desire to develop expertise within) intellectual property, including IP protection, licensing, or IP aspects of commercial transactions
• Ability to work autonomously, while collaborating effectively with colleagues across different teams
• Strong client‑facing skills, with the ability to build rapport and provide clear, practical, and commercially focused advice
• A proactive, ambitious and solutions‑focused mindset

The Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Generous Fee Earner bonus
• Free car parking
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, 25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits
• Hybrid working with defined core hours and flexibility around start and finish times
• Excellent opportunities for continued learning, development and progression

Herrington Carmichael is committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities upon request.