Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Vincere; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

CPD funding

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Surrey Law Firm seeks an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor or CILEx Fellow (5+ PQE) to manage varied regional corporate and commercial matters. You will lead M&A, restructures, shareholder agreements, and strategic contracts with autonomy and client care at the core.

The role offers hybrid working, progression to Senior Associate/Partner, and a competitive £65,000–£85,000 salary with bonus, plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Fellow of CILEx with 5+ years PQE in corporate/commercial law.
• Experience advising on share/asset sales, restructures, JVs, investments, partnership deeds, corporate succession.
• Extensive drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements and terms of business.

Responsibilities

• Advise on M&A transactions from instruction to completion.
• Handle corporate restructures and shareholder agreements.
• Mentor junior fee earners and contribute to business development in Surrey.

Skills

Corporate & Commercial Law

M&A

Commercial contracts

Client care & IT skills

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Fellow of CILEx

5+ PQE

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Location: Surrey

Salary: £65,000 - £85,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor seeking a varied, high-calibre caseload with strong SME and owner-managed business (OMB) exposure without commuting into Central London? Our client is a highly respected, long-established law firm in Surrey with an outstanding regional reputation. Experiencing sustained demand across their corporate and commercial team, they are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor or CILEx Fellow (5+ PQE) to manage complex corporate transactions, mentor junior fee earners, and drive practice growth—with full flexibility to accommodate full-time or part-time working patterns.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning role, you will advise an enviable portfolio of regional businesses, partnerships, healthcare providers, agricultural clients, and charities. Managing matters independently from instruction through to completion, you will handle M&A transactions, corporate restructures, shareholder agreements, succession planning, and strategic commercial contracts. Designed for a proactive practitioner who values client care, this position offers high operational autonomy, direct junior mentorship responsibilities, and a clear, structured pathway to Senior Associate and Partnership.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

• Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 5+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial law within a UK private practice environment.
• Corporate & M&A Technicals: Proven track record advising on share and asset sales/acquisitions, group reorganisations, joint ventures, investments, partnership deeds, and corporate succession planning.
• Commercial Drafting: Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, terms of business, supply agreements, and shareholder instruments.
• Client Care & IT Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal issues in clear, practical terms, supported by proficiency in legal tech and case management systems.
• Leadership & Business Development: Confident team player eager to supervise and guide junior lawyers, with a proactive approach to capturing new business and developing referrer networks across Surrey.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £65,000 - £85,000 base salary per annum (pro-rata for part-time, commensurate with PQE and technical background) plus a performance-related bonus scheme.
• Flexible Working: Open to both full-time and part-time applicants, supported by hybrid/agile working options.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, workplace pension scheme, payment of professional membership fees, and full CPD funding.
• Career Trajectory: Transparent progression framework offering direct routes to Senior Associate and Partner roles within an expanding practice.
• Culture & Support: Supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment backed by dedicated secretarial and administrative support.