Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

VennGroup; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Career development

Job summary

VennGroup is seeking a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join its expanding team in the United Kingdom. You will handle a varied portfolio of commercial matters, including contracts, sales, mergers, and shareholder agreements, while building client relationships and contributing to department growth.

The role offers a supportive culture with opportunities for progression and a flexible, family-friendly working environment within a regional firm context.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate and Commercial Law.
• Commercially minded, detail oriented and able to advise a varied client base.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Capable of managing own caseload effectively while maintaining high client care.
• Proactive, organized and comfortable working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of your workload and manage cases.
• Develop your own client relationships.
• Contribute to growth and success of the department.

Skills

Experience in Corporate & Commercial

Commercial awareness

Client relationships

Caseload management

Proactive & organized

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

The Role

A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that combines the quality of a respected legal practice with the welcoming, close-knit culture of a traditional High Street firm.

You will work with a varied portfolio of commercial clients, advising businesses across a broad range of matters, including:

• Business sales, acquisitions and mergers.

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.

• Shareholder agreements.

• Franchise and agency agreements.

• Business start-ups and general commercial advice.

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of your workload, develop your own client relationships and play an important role in the continued growth of the department.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Have experience in Corporate and Commercial Law.

• Be commercially minded, detail-oriented and confident advising a varied client base.

• Have strong communication and client relationship management skills.

• Be capable of managing their own caseload effectively while maintaining high standards of client care.

• Be proactive, organised and comfortable working under pressure.

• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a supportive and approachable team.

What's on Offer?

• A genuinely family-friendly working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

• Supportive and approachable leadership within a down-to-earth firm culture.

• Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• Full-time position with flexibility around office location.

• 28 days' annual leave, plus public holidays.

• Enhanced maternity pay.

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.