Corporate & Commercial Director

eNL; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Career progression

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Director in West Midlands with 8+ years PQE. The role offers shaping a growing practice, building meaningful client relationships, and influencing strategy within a full-service firm. You will lead transactions, governance, and commercial contracts, with a focus on business development and regional impact.

The position provides hybrid/flexible working, a competitive package, and genuine career progression within a supportive firm network.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE as a credible corporate & commercial lawyer
• Established following or ability to originate work
• Commercially driven with client development as part of senior practice

Responsibilities

• Advise on significant transactions and provide practical commercial guidance
• Shape and lead the Corporate & Commercial practice and client relationships
• Contribute to the development of colleagues and the firm’s regional presence

Skills

8+ years PQE

Commercial lawyer

Originate work

Business development

Regional connections

Autonomous yet collaborative

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Director, 8+ Years PQE, West Midlands, £90,000+ (DOE) - This is an opportunity for an ambitious Corporate & Commercial lawyer to take a leading role in the next chapter of a growing law firm. REF:5280.

THE ROLE:

• We're looking for an established senior lawyer who wants more than simply a busy caseload.
• Someone who wants the freedom to shape their practice, develop meaningful client relationships and have a genuine voice in the direction of a successful Corporate & Commercial team.
• As a Director, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark both within the firm and in the wider regional business community.
• You'll work with a diverse range of ambitious businesses, business owners and entrepreneurs, advising on significant transactions and providing practical commercial guidance throughout the life of their businesses.
• Your experience will span areas such as M&A, business sales and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, shareholder arrangements, partnerships and LLPs, governance and commercial contracts.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from solicitors with 8+ years' PQE who has established themselves as a credible and commercially minded Corporate & Commercial lawyer.
• Has substantial experience advising businesses and their owners across a broad Corporate & Commercial caseload
• Has an established following or a proven ability to originate work and turn relationships into long-term clients
• Is commercially driven and sees business development as an integral part of senior legal practice
• Has the confidence and credibility to build relationships with business leaders and professional advisers
• Enjoys working autonomously while recognising the value of a collaborative, full-service firm
• Wants to contribute to the development of colleagues and share their experience with others
• Has strong connections within the region and is comfortable building relationships across our office network

ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid & flexible working options
• Genuine career progression

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate