Company Commercial Solicitor

Legal Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to manage a varied caseload including business sales and corporate transactions. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, has strong communication skills, and is proactive in business development. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong communication skills for building relationships.
• Understanding of company and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress client matters effectively.
• Provide support during busy periods.
• Actively participate in business development initiatives.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel

Proactive networking

Client service commitment

Job description

The Opportunity

As a growing and forward-thinking firm, our client offers exceptional opportunities for professional development and career progression. There are no limits to what the right individual can achieve within this dynamic and supportive environment.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will:

1. Manage a caseload of company and commercial matters for a varied client base, including sole traders, partners, directors, and shareholders.
2. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the offices, assisting with transactions such as business sales, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate reconstructions.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• A proven team player who is adaptable, open to supervision where needed, and capable of working independently on matters within their expertise.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Commercially minded, with a sound understanding of company and commercial law and an empathetic approach to the needs of business clients.
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, and Excel, with experience using computerised case management systems.
• Proactive in developing professional networks, attending events, and engaging with the local business community to foster relationships and generate new work.
• Committed to delivering excellent client service, maintaining regular communication, and being responsive to client needs—even outside traditional working hours when required.

Desirable Attributes

• An innovative mindset, open to sharing ideas and challenging existing processes to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Ambition to develop a specialist niche within company commercial work over time.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively on some or all of the following:
  • General commercial agreements, including terms of business, supply, distribution, service, and franchise agreements.
  • Shareholder, LLP, and partnership agreements.
  • Corporate reconstructions for businesses valued between £1 million and £20 million.
  • Business sales, mergers, and acquisitions within the £1 million to £20 million range.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and progress client matters efficiently, across the full range of company and commercial work types.
• Provide support to colleagues during busy periods or on major corporate transactions.
• Supervise and manage support services where required.
• Actively participate in business development initiatives, both within the department and across the wider firm.
• Exercise sound financial management, ensuring effective cashflow control, timely billing, and accurate record-keeping.
• Deliver high‑quality, compliant legal work in line with the firm’s quality and risk management procedures (Lexcel).
• Contribute actively to departmental meetings, offering insight and leadership by example.
• Develop new work opportunities from existing clients, new prospects, and professional referrers.
• Maintain and grow a professional network, promoting the firm in all business and social interactions.
• Keep IT skills current and aligned with the needs of modern legal practice.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development and staying up to date with relevant legal and commercial developments.

Competitive Salary and benefits package.

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