Commercial Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Stroud; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal firm in Stroud is seeking a dynamic Commercial Solicitor to lead their department. The role requires 4–5 years PQE in company commercial law, proven leadership, and a focus on client service. Offering a competitive salary starting from £50,000, the position includes excellent benefits like life assurance and a corporate healthcare plan. This hybrid role offers flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Corporate Healthcare Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Incentive Scheme

Christmas Saving Club

Various Staff discounts / Concessions

Opticians Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in growing departments and mentoring junior lawyers.
• Experience in M&A, restructuring, and corporate advisory work.
• Robust technical skills in company commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department and handle high-value commercial matters.
• Mentor junior lawyers and drive team development.
• Engage in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Client service focus

Commercial awareness

Team development

Education

Qualified Senior Solicitor/Associate with 4–5 years PQE

Job description

Are you a dynamic Corporate Commercial Senior/Associate Solicitor with 4–5 years PQE, itching to take the reins and make your mark? If you’re looking for more than just a seat at the table and if you want to shape the conversation, this could be your next bold move. This Legal 500 firm is on the hunt for someone ready to rise, think‑leadership potential, strategic impact, and a clear path to heading up the department. This isn’t just any role. It’s hybrid, high‑profile, and comes fully loaded with great benefits like a corporate healthcare plan, life assurance, bonus and incentive scheme, plus lots more.

Our client is a well‑established and fast‑growing legal practice rooted in Gloucestershire, with thriving offices in both Stroud and Gloucester. With over 260 years of trusted service to the local community, they’re not just making history, they're shaping the future of legal excellence.

Specialising across a wide spectrum of personal and commercial law, this is a firm where integrity meets innovation. Now, they’re looking to welcome a Corporate Solicitor who’s ready to bring expertise, energy, and ambition to the table.

This is your chance to join a team that values tradition, champions professional growth, and offers a platform to genuinely make an impact.

Commercial Solicitor Position Overview:

As a Senior Commercial Solicitor, you’ll head up and lead the department, manage complex transactional work and cultivate strong client relationships. You’ll play a hands‑on role in:

• Handling high‑value company commercial matters, including M&A, restructuring, and corporate advisory
• Driving team development, mentoring junior lawyers, and recruiting top talent
• Steering strategic business growth initiatives and helping grow this key practice area
• Engaging in marketing, article writing, PR, and dynamic BD and networking activities
• Using your commercial savvy to put the client at the centre of every decision

Commercial Solicitor experience to include:

• Qualified as a Senior Solicitor or Associate with 4–5 years’ PQE in company commercial law
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of growing departments, mentoring junior lawyers, and spearheading business development efforts
• Robust technical expertise in all areas of company commercial law, including mergers, acquisitions, restructures, and business sales
• Hands‑on experience drafting and negotiating sale and purchase agreements, and other complex transactional documents
• Strong knowledge base of the Companies Act 2006, contract law, and corporate governance matters
• A commercially savvy mindset with a laser focus on delivering exceptional client service and attracting high‑quality business to the firm

The Benefits of this Commercial Solicitor position & How to Apply:

• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A variety of employee benefits including:
• Life Assurance
• Corporate Healthcare Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bonus Scheme
• Free Car Parking
• Staff Incentive Scheme
• Christmas Saving Club
• Various Staff discounts / Concessions
• Opticians Scheme

For more information about this Commercial Solicitor role please contact Marcus Stevens quoting reference 37168.

Position Title: Commercial Solicitor
Location: Gloucestershire, GL3 or GL5
Salary: From £50,000+ depending on experience
Reference: BH-37168
Work Type: Full Time, Permanent, Flexible/Hybrid – 2 days wfh but in the office for the first 3 months

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