Commercial Solicitor – London

Origin Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Hybrid working with flexibility

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

A reputable law practice in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join their commercial team. The role involves advising on complex transactions such as M&A and joint venture agreements, leading deals, and supporting junior lawyers. Candidates should have strong deal experience and be commercially driven. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and a clear pathway for career progression within a growing team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in commercial law required.
• Experience advising on M&A, investments, and commercial contracts is essential.
• Motivated to grow within a progressive firm.
• Willingness to grow practice in a market-facing firm.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of commercial matters.
• Leading transactions from instruction to completions.
• Supporting and developing junior lawyers.
• Supporting and developing junior lawyers within the team.
• Contributing to business development and relationship growth.

Skills

Strong deal experience

Commercially driven

Solutions-focused

Confidence to run matters independently

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

A highly regarded law practice is looking to recruit a Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE) into its commercial team, as part of continued strategic growth.

This role offers exposure to high-value, complex transactions and the opportunity to work directly with decision-makers across owner‑managed businesses, SMEs and private equity‑backed companies. You’ll be trusted with client relationships, involved early in deal strategy, and encouraged to play a visible role in the firm’s ongoing commercial success.

The opportunity:

• Advising on a broad range of commercial matters including M&A, investments, shareholder and joint venture agreements, group restructures and commercial contracts.
• Leading transactions from instruction through to completions.
• Acting as a key adviser to clients, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused solutions.
• Supporting and developing junior lawyers within the team.
• Contributing to business development, cross‑selling and relationship growth.

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 5+ years’ PQE in commercial law.
• Strong deal experience with the confidence to run matters independently.
• Commercially driven, solutions‑focused and comfortable engaging at board level.
• Motivated to grow your practice within a progressive, market‑facing firm.

What’s on offer:

• Highly competitive salary and benefits.
• Hybrid working with flexibility built around you.
• Clear progression and the opportunity to build a long-term future within a growing commercial team.