Commercial Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension salary sacrifice

Five weeks’ annual leave

Annual profit share

Enhanced family-forming leave

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Solicitor for Norwich with 8+ PQE to join a national firm. You will handle a broad range of commercial matters, including IT/IP and data protection, while contributing to business development and client relationships.

The role offers growth within a supportive Norwich team and a generous benefits package as part of a well-regarded national practice.

Qualifications

• Commercial Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial, IT and/or IP law or procurement law.
• City or leading regional firm experience preferred; strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a diverse range of commercial work, including IT/IP and data protection matters across sectors.
• Contribute to business development, networking and wider firm initiatives.
• Collaborate with Partners to develop technical and commercial skills and provide clear client advice.

Skills

Commercial Law

Data Protection

IT/IP Law

Drafting & Negotiation

Education

8+ PQE

Job description

Commercial Solicitor, 8+ PQE – Norwich - Up to circa £100k - Are you looking for something new where you can play an integral part in the continued growth of an already successful commercial team? An exceptional opportunity to join a national Legal-500 ranked law firm.

JOB TITLE: Commercial Lawyer

PQE: 8+ PQE

LOCATION: Norwich

SALARY: Up to circa £100k DOE

THE ROLE

Due to significant growth, this leading national law firm is looking to continue their ongoing success within the commercial team through the appointment of a skilled and talented Commercial Solicitor. The team are experiencing an exciting growth phase and have identified the need for an additional Commercial Lawyer to complement the existing team. You can expect to undertake a diverse range of work covering the broad remit of commercial law as well as data protection, cyber law and technology matters across a range of sectors. Alongside your fee-earning work, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business development, networking, and wider firm initiatives, working closely with Partners who will provide strong support to develop your technical and commercial skillset.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a Commercial Solicitor with at least 8 years PQE, with strong experience in commercial, IT and/or IP law or procurement law. Experience within a City or leading regional law firm is sought, alongside strong technical, drafting and communication skills. You will be commercially minded and pragmatic, with the ability to understand clients’ businesses, provide clear advice and build strong relationships. A genuine interest in business development and contributing to the growth of the practice is also important. Ideal Commercial Solicitors will be able to demonstrate strong

THE FIRM

Join a progressive, highly regarded national firm with a strong presence in the Norwich market, offering a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career development and progression. The firm also offers a generous benefits package, including:

• pension scheme with salary sacrifice options
• five weeks’ annual leave with the option to buy or sell an additional week
• annual profit share linked to financial performance
• enhanced family-forming leave and income protection
• life assurance
• access to a confidential employee assistance programme

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.