Commercial Solicitor

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Legal 500 firm in Reading is seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join its dynamic Commercial team. This position offers exposure to various sectors, including technology and construction, and allows for remote or flexible work. Candidates will handle their own caseload and engage in business development activities while receiving full support and training.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified solicitor or up to two years PQE.
• Experience in commercial and technology law.

Responsibilities

• Handling own caseload and assisting with business development activities.
• Building relationships with clients and professional contacts.

Skills

Contract Drafting

Negotiation

Data Protection

Intellectual Property

Job description

A well-established Legal 500 firm in Reading is looking for a newly qualified solicitor (or up to two years PQE) to join its dynamic Commercial team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team on a range of commercial, technology, intellectual property, and non-contentious construction matters. You’ll gain experience in contract drafting and negotiation, data protection, intellectual property, and providing due diligence support for corporate and banking transactions.

The team works across diverse sectors, with particular expertise in technology, automotive, and construction, serving clients from large corporations to start-ups. There is also potential for the successful candidate to work remotely or flexibly in-house for clients, gaining unique exposure to both private practice and in-house work.

Key responsibilities include handling your own caseload, assisting with business development activities such as webinars, networking events, and client meetings, as well as building relationships with clients and professional contacts. You will receive full support, training, and supervision, while also being encouraged to take on responsibility and contribute to the team’s growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a supportive and growth-oriented environment with ample opportunity for career development.