Corporate Commercial Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Orpington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor with 1+ PQE for the Orpington, Kent team. You will work alongside Partners and senior lawyers on a range of commercial matters, including contracts, M&A and advisory work, while advancing client relationships.

You’ll join a supportive, collaborative firm offering genuine career development and hybrid working. This is an ideal step for a solicitor looking to grow in a regional firm.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE in Corporate & Commercial
• Strong academic and technical foundations
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator and keen to develop client relationships
• Ambitious, proactive and genuinely interested in building a long-term career in Corporate & Commercial law

Responsibilities

• Deal with commercial contracts, business sales & acquisitions
• Involvement in M&A and distribution agreements
• Provide corporate and commercial advisory support
• Handle general commercial matters
• Take responsibility early with guidance from partners

Skills

1+ PQE

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor | 1+ PQE | Orpington, Kent
Legal 500 Regional Firm | Supportive Team | Quality Work | Hybrid Working

A well-established regional firm is looking to welcome a 1+ PQE Corporate & Commercial Solicitor into its Orpington team. You'll work alongside experienced Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to a broad range of commercial work while developing the technical and client-facing skills needed to build your career.

The Opportunity

The firm acts for an interesting mix of clients, from ambitious owner-managed businesses and sole traders through to larger companies, schools, charities and healthcare organisations.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Corporate & Commercial lawyers on matters including:

• Commercial contracts
• Business sales and acquisitions
• M&A
• Distribution agreements
• Corporate and commercial advisory work
• General commercial matters

You’ll be encouraged to take responsibility early, but with experienced lawyers around you to provide guidance and support as you develop.

About You

• You must be a qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE in Corporate & Commercial
• Strong academic and technical foundations
• Commercially minded with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator and keen to develop client relationships
• Ambitious, proactive and genuinely interested in building a long‑term career in Corporate & Commercial law

What’s On Offer?

• High-quality work with a varied client base
• Close support and mentoring from experienced Partners
• Genuine career development and progression
• Friendly, collaborative working environment
• Hybrid working

If you're approaching qualification and want to join a firm where you'll be trusted with real work, properly supported and given the opportunity to develop, this could be an excellent first step into your post-qualified career.