Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Venn Group; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its growing team in the United Kingdom. You will handle a varied portfolio of commercial work for businesses, including sales, contracts, shareholder agreements, franchising and start-ups.

The role offers ownership of your workload, development of client relationships, and a supportive, collaborative environment within a traditional High Street firm culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate and Commercial Law.
• Commercially minded with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Capable of managing own caseload effectively.
• Proactive, organized and able to work under pressure.
• Enjoy collaborating within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Business sales, acquisitions and mergers.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Shareholder agreements.
• Franchise and agency agreements.
• Business start-ups and general commercial advice.

Skills

Experience in Corporate and Commercial

Commercially minded

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Case management

Team collaboration

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.