Company Commercial 3-5yrs PQE

TN Recruits Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Target-related bonus

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Annual pay reviews

Private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Death in Service cover

Company pension

Hybrid working options

Ongoing training and development

Local discount card

Social and charity events

Opportunities to develop within long‑t

Legal assistant support

Job summary

TN Recruits Ltd is seeking a Company Commercial Solicitor for its Tunbridge Wells office. The role offers a friendly environment, strong local reputation and opportunities for long-term career growth within the firm.

You will work alongside an experienced senior lawyer with support from a legal assistant. Responsibilities include handling business sales, commercial agreements, and providing clear legal opinions while developing client relationships. Occasional travel to other offices is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in company commercial
• Experience handling business sales and commercial agreements
• Strong technical knowledge and sound commercial judgement
• Ability to manage a large portion of caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client-focused approach
• Interest in growing with the firm long-term

Responsibilities

• Handle business sales and commercial agreements as part of a varied caseload
• Provide clear, practical advice and form independent legal opinions
• Progress matters with limited day-to-day supervision and seek input on complex issues
• Build strong client relationships while supporting business development
• Occasional travel to other offices as required

Skills

Company commercial

Business sales

Commercial agreements

Independent practice

Client mindset

Business development

Job description

• Handling business sales and commercial agreements
• Opportunities to develop within the firm's long-term succession plans

Company Commercial Solicitor 3-5 years PQE Tunbridge Wells

Interesting commercial work, genuine autonomy and a firm where a long-term career can grow.

A highly regarded, community-focused firm is seeking a Company Commercial Solicitor for its Tunbridge Wells office.
Described as a lifestyle choice, this opportunity offers a friendly working environment, a strong local reputation and a commitment to looking after its people.

About the role

The Company Commercial Solicitor will work alongside an experienced senior lawyer, with legal assistant support.
Responsibilities include:

• Handling business sales and commercial agreements.
• Managing a varied company commercial caseload.
• Providing clear, practical advice and forming independent legal opinions.
• Progressing matters with limited day-to-day supervision, seeking senior input on more complex issues.
• Building strong client relationships while supporting the senior lawyer's focus on business development.
• Occasional travel to the firm's other offices.

What we are looking for

• A Company Commercial Solicitor with approximately 3-5 years' PQE.
• Experience in business sales and commercial agreements.
• Strong technical knowledge and sound commercial judgement.
• Confidence managing much of their caseload independently.
• The ability to recognise when guidance is needed.
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• An interest in growing with the firm over the longer term.

What's in it for you

• Target-related bonus scheme.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Birthday off.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Private healthcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Death in Service cover and company pension.
• Hybrid working options, with flexible working requests considered subject to business needs.
• Ongoing training and development
• Local discount card.
• Social and charity events.
• Legal assistant support and opportunities to develop within the firm's long-term succession plans.

Working hours

• Monday to Thursday: 9am-5.30pm.
• Friday: 9am-5pm.

About the company

An established firm with five offices, an excellent local reputation and recognition through awards.
It's people describe the working environment as friendly, understanding and sociable. Community involvement and lasting client relationships are central to the firm's approach.
The firm is investing in talent from within, creating opportunities for lawyers who want to develop their expertise and contribute to its future leadership.