Corporate and Commercial Solicitor

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Training and development support

Job summary

Corporate Commercial Solicitor in Yorkshire is sought to provide strategic legal solutions to businesses. You will advise on corporate structuring, governance, and a wide range of commercial transactions, including drafting shareholder agreements, service contracts, and supplier arrangements.

Essentially, 3-5 years PQE with strong corporate, commercial, and negotiation skills, plus regulatory compliance experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in corporate and commercial law, including M&A, contracts, and JV
• Experience with regulatory compliance and corporate governance

Responsibilities

• Advising on corporate structuring and governance, including incorporations and shareholder agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating diverse commercial contracts and service agreements.
• Leading mergers, acquisitions and corporate finance transactions.
• Structuring and negotiating joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
• Managing client relationships and providing commercially informed legal guidance.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial law

Mergers & acquisitions

Contract drafting

Joint ventures

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical reasoning

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE

Job description

Corporate Commercial Solicitor

Location: Yorkshire (York, Wetherby, Malton)

Salary: £60,000-£85,000 + Extensive Benefits

Experience required: 3-5 Years PQE

Join a prestigious Yorkshire law firm with over 200 years of legal excellence, serving businesses throughout Yorkshire and beyond.

Our client, a CQS-accredited firm with a strong reputation for commercial expertise, is seeking an ambitious Corporate Commercial Solicitor to provide comprehensive legal support to businesses across various sectors.

About the Role

As a Corporate Commercial Solicitor, you'll combine expertise in corporate structuring and commercial transactions, offering strategic legal solutions to businesses.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Corporate Structuring and Governance:
  • Advising on company internal structures
  • Supporting company incorporations and LLP formations
  • Drafting shareholder agreements and partnership deeds
  • Leading mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance transactions
  • Ensuring compliance with Companies Act and corporate governance requirements
• Commercial Contracts and Business Transactions:
  • Preparing and advising on diverse commercial contracts
  • Drafting supply agreements and service contracts
  • Negotiating franchise and distribution agreements
  • Structuring long‑term supplier arrangements
  • Providing ongoing commercial legal advice
• Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships:
  • Structuring and negotiating joint ventures
  • Supporting legal due diligence for strategic alliances
  • Helping businesses evaluate and formalise partnerships
  • Delivering integrated legal and commercial advice
• Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
  • Working closely with operations and commercial teams
  • Providing responsive, commercially informed legal guidance
  • Managing client expectations
  • Fostering long‑term client relationships
  • Representing the firm in external communications

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years' post‑qualification experience
• Strong expertise in:
  • Corporate law
  • Commercial law
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Contract drafting
  • Joint ventures
  • Regulatory compliance
• Professional qualification via:
  • Traditional Legal Practice Course (LPC) and two‑year training contract, OR
  • SQE route with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)
• Registration with the Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Strong teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in legal research and analytical reasoning

Desirable:

• Experience across multiple business sectors
• Additional corporate law qualifications
• Proven track record in business development
• Experience in complex corporate transactions

Exceptional Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary (£60,000-£85,000 dependent on experience)
• Performance‑related bonus potential
• Comprehensive pension scheme

Professional Development:

• Continuous learning opportunities
• Training and skills development
• Clear career progression pathways
• Supervision and mentoring of junior team members
• Support for ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to departmental strategy

Firm Benefits:

• CQS‑accredited firm
• Over 200 years of legal heritage
• Multiple office locations across Yorkshire
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for business development
• Involvement in firm‑wide strategic initiatives

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave
• Family‑friendly policies
• Wellbeing support programmes

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Yorkshire offices (York, or nearby North Yorkshire offices)
Working Pattern: Full‑time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established Yorkshire law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a personal touch. With over 200 years of legal expertise, they serve businesses throughout Yorkshire and beyond.