Commercial Solicitor

eNL; Sheet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fee earner bonus scheme

Free car parking

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

25 days’ annual leave

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Commercial Solicitor in Hampshire with 3–7 years’ PQE to join its award-winning team. You will advise household-name brands, technology firms and owner-managed businesses on commercial and intellectual property matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, and handling cross-border projects.

The role sits in a busy Corporate and Commercial Department, offering a competitive salary and a clear path for career progression within a Legal 500-ranked practice.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years' PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in IP matters is desirable.
• Strong client-facing and commercial advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property matters and licensing.
• Handle cross-border projects within the department.

Skills

Commercial law

Intellectual property

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-border projects

Client relations

Job description

This full-time post as a Commercial Solicitor in Hampshire suits a lawyer with three to seven years' post-qualification experience. Joining an award-winning, Legal 500-ranked practice, the successful candidate advises household-name brands, technology firms and owner-managed businesses on commercial and intellectual property matters.

Duties span drafting and negotiating agreements, handling cross-border projects and supporting the corporate and commercial department.

Salary ranges from £55,000 to £75,000 depending on experience.

Applicants should show strong technical ability, commercial awareness and clear communication skills.

Commercial Solicitor, 3–7 PQE, Hampshire, £55,000 - £75,000 DOE – Join an award winning, Legal 500-ranked team advising household-name brands, innovative technology companies and owner-managed businesses on a broad range of commercial and intellectual property matters.

THE ROLE:

An award-winning law firm with an ambitious growth strategy is seeking a talented Commercial & IP Solicitor to join its growing Corporate and Commercial Department. You will advise an impressive client base across sectors including technology, software, manufacturing, retail and consumer-facing industries, with increasing exposure to cross-border projects. Your work will include drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, including supply and distribution contracts, licensing arrangements, technology and software agreements, and high-value service contracts. You will also advise on intellectual property matters, including IP protection, licensing, brand strategy and IP considerations within commercial transactions. The firm will consider candidates with a commercial law background and an interest in developing their IP expertise, as well as IP lawyers looking to broaden their commercial contracts and transactional experience.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will have 3–7 years’ PQE and experience with strong commercial law knowledge and demonstrable experience advising on a broad portfolio of commercial contracts. Experience in intellectual property law, or a genuine interest in developing expertise in this area, is essential. Excellent client-facing skills are required, alongside the ability to build strong relationships and deliver clear, practical and commercially focused advice.

THE PACKAGE:

• competitive salary
• fee earner bonus scheme
• free car parking
• pension scheme
• private medical insurance
• enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 25 days’ annual leave plus an additional day for the Christmas closure
• Perkbox benefits and a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression

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.