Corporate Commercial Solicitor

Law Staff Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible full-time or part-time

Generous holiday allowance

Private health cover

Life insurance (3x salary)

Recognition awards

Job summary

Law Staff Limited is seeking a Corporate Commercial Solicitor for a respected firm with a strong regional presence. The role welcomes candidates from Newly Qualified to Partner level (10+ years PQE) and offers hybrid working, a generous holiday allowance, private health cover, and life assurance.

The ideal candidate will handle corporate transactions and commercial contracts while advising on strategic client objectives.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 0–10+ years' PQE across corporate and commercial matters.
• Ability to manage mergers, acquisitions, and commercial agreements.
• Strong client-facing and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a varied caseload of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, demergers, joint ventures, and a range of commercial agreements.
• Take ownership of matters from inception to completion, ensuring efficient delivery of legal services and high-quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice tailored to clients' objectives and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing expertise and contributing to training.
• Participate in business development activities, networking events, and marketing, including content creation.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Client relationship management

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked law firm with a strong regional presence, is seeking to recruit a Corporate Commercial Solicitor to join its established team. The firm is open to candidates ranging from Newly Qualified through to Partner level Solicitors with 10+ years' PQE, offering an excellent opportunity for lawyers at various stages of their careers. The firm offers an excellent benefits package, including hybrid working, private health cover, life assurance, a generous holiday allowance, and a range of additional incentives.

The firm advises clients on a diverse range of corporate matters, including transactional work, corporate restructurings, employee share schemes, commercial contracts, and associated advisory services. They are looking to appoint a driven and commercially minded Corporate Commercial Solicitor who is eager to develop their career within a growing practice. This position offers genuine scope for progression and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's continued success.

Type of work in this Corporate Commercial Solicitor opportunity:

• Lead and manage a varied caseload of corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, demergers, joint ventures, and a range of commercial agreements.
• Take ownership of client matters from inception to completion, ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services and consistently achieving high-quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic, commercially focused legal advice tailored to clients' objectives, acting as a trusted advisor while developing and maintaining strong, long-term client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior team members, offering guidance, sharing technical expertise, and contributing to the team's ongoing training and professional development.
• Actively participate in business development initiatives, representing the firm at networking events, strengthening relationships with professional contacts and referrers, and contributing to marketing activities, including the production of online and print content.

Benefits for this Corporate Commercial Solicitor role:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible full-time or part-time options
• Generous holiday allowance
• BUPA health cover
• Life insurance (3x salary)
• Recognition awards
• High-quality work with an established client base
• Collaboration across Legal 500 ranked teams
• Supportive and progressive working environment

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