Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (Legal Director)

ENL Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruiting firm is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor with over 7 years PQE to join a dynamic team in South Wales. This senior role involves combining legal expertise with business acumen while advising clients on a range of commercial agreements and transactions. The position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for genuine career progression.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years PQE required.
• Proven experience in corporate and commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Combine legal expertise with business acumen.
• Advise on commercial agreements and corporate transactions.
• Build and strengthen client relationships.
• Active role in business development and networking.

Skills

Corporate and commercial law experience

Case management across diverse business matters

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (Legal Director), 7+ Years PQE, South Wales, £80,000+ (DOE). Are you an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor ready to take that next step in your career?

JOB REF:1723

THE ROLE

• As a senior leader, you’ll combine legal expertise with business acumen
• You will play a key role in client delivery, mentoring, and business development, while helping shape the department’s ongoing growth and strategic direction.
• Advise individuals and business clients on a full range of commercial agreements, including Terms of business, supply and distribution agreements, service contracts and franchise agreements and shareholder, LLP, and partnership agreements
• Handle a varied caseload involving sales, mergers, acquisitions, company restructures, and corporate reconstructions.
• Build and strengthen client relationships through exceptional service and proactive communication.
• Play an active role in business development, networking, and local professional engagement.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Applications are sought from solicitors with a minimum of 7 Years PQE with proven experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Strong ability to manage a busy caseload across diverse business matters.
• High attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence in handling complex transactions and client negotiations.
• A passion for outstanding client care, with strong interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset and enthusiasm for developing new business opportunities.

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package on offer
• Genuine career progression

Contact Penny Trotman at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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