Commercial Lawyer

Jameson Legal.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced commercial Lawyer with over 8 years' PQE. The role involves advising entrepreneurs and SMEs on various contracts, alongside a supervisory position for junior members. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial law background and an interest in business development. This position offers a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days expected in the London office. Interested applicants should send their CV to the hiring manager for confidential consideration.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years' PQE in commercial law.
• Experience at notable city or leading regional firms.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a range of business and technology contracts.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.
• Engage in business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Mentoring and supervising

Attention to detail

Business development interest

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

Our client is an innovative law firm, based in London, dedicated to servicing entrepreneurial clients including start-ups and SMEs. They pride themselves on their 'people first' approach and their recently obtained B‑Corp status. The firm is currently looking to secure an experienced commercial Lawyer with upwards of 8 years' PQE, for a 12 month FTC. Whilst the contract is initially for a 12‑month period, there is potential for further extension or permanency.

The successful commercial Lawyer can expect to advise clients on a range of term of business, technology contracts, supplier contracts, software development contracts, licensing and SaaS contracts, marketing and influencer agreements and agency, distribution, franchising and licensing agreements. Clients will include entrepreneurs, start‑ups, founders and management teams across a range of industries to include the likes of technology, hospitality, fitness and leisure, to name a few. The successful individual will also take on a supervisory role for more junior members within the team - therefore prior experience in mentoring or supervising junior team members is highly desirable. An interest in being involved in business development initiatives will also be highly desirable.

In joining the firm, the successful commercial Lawyer can expect to be welcomed into a collegiate team and have outstanding client exposure.

Successful Commercial Lawyers are likely to demonstrate:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales
• A strong commercial law background obtained from notable city or leading regional firms
• Upwards of 8 years' PQE
• A wealth of commercial law experience
• A desire to work with entrepreneurial clients, SMEs, start ups and scale ups
• The ability to work autonomously, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience in supervising and mentoring more junior members of a team
• The capacity to start a new opportunity immediately or at short notice.

Embracing a hybrid working pattern, Lawyers can expect to spend 2-3 days a week in the London office, with the remainder working from home.

Please apply with your CV to Jennifer Pike in confidence.