Company & Commercial Solicitor - Chippenham

Chadwick Nott; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday plus public holidays

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive leadership

Clear career progression opportunities

Focus on work/life balance

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Chippenham is seeking a skilled Company & Commercial Solicitor to join their practice. The role involves advising businesses on a range of commercial matters including contracts and mergers. Candidates should have around 3-5 years' PQE, strong commercial awareness, and excellent attention to detail. The firm offers a friendly culture with career development and competitive salary, along with flexible working options. This is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Around 3-5 years' PQE in company and commercial work.
• Applications from candidates with less experience are welcome.
• Proven track record in managing client relationships.
• Calm, proactive approach and a genuine team player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses on commercial and transactional matters.
• Handle business sales, acquisitions, and mergers.
• Draft and review commercial contracts.
• Create shareholder and partnership agreements.
• Facilitate franchising and business start-ups.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Ability to manage a busy workload

Proactive approach

Team player mindset

Job description

Company & Commercial Solicitor - Chippenham

Exciting opportunity with a well established multi office Wiltshire law firm seeking a skilled Company & Commercial Solicitor to join their respected practice in Chippenham.

The Role

You'll work with a broad range of businesses, advising on key commercial and transactional matters, including:

• Business sales, acquisitions and mergers
• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts
• Shareholder and partnership agreements
• Franchising, agency arrangements and business start ups

This is a varied role with plenty of scope to build your own client relationships and develop a strong, sustainable caseload.

Candidate Requirements

The firm is looking for a confident communicator with:

• Around 3-5 years' PQE in company and commercial work (applications from those with slightly less experience are welcomed)
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage a busy workload while maintaining high standards of client care
• A calm, proactive approach and a genuine team player mindset

Why Join

• A friendly, down to earth culture with a real focus on work/life balance
• Supportive and approachable leadership
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Full time role with flexibility around office location
• 28 days' holiday plus public holidays
• Competitive salary based on experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a Company & Commercial Solicitor looking to grow their career while working on high quality matters in a supportive and flexible environment.

Contact

For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.

Phone (t) 0117 917 1929
Mobile (m) 07435 943574
Email [e-mail]

At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.