Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (NQ–5 PQE)

LJRecruitment; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working flexibility

Clear progression prospects

Job summary

A well-established regional firm in Huddersfield is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its growing team. The role offers the opportunity to manage a varied caseload involving transactions like mergers and acquisitions, with genuine client contact. Candidates with 2–5 years' PQE are preferred, but newly qualified solicitors will also be considered. The firm offers hybrid working flexibility, competitive salary, and clear progression prospects in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2–5 years’ PQE in Corporate & Commercial law.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent drafting, organisational and IT skills.
• Excellent drafting, organisational and IT skills
• Clear, pragmatic communicator with ability to provide commercially focused advice
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and a strong team player
• Keen to get involved in networking and marketing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Undertake a varied corporate and commercial caseload.
• Advise a broad client base of owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Engage in networking, marketing, and business development initiatives.
• Hands‑on role with client contact and growth contribution

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent drafting skills

Organisational skills

Confident communication

Business development initiatives

Business development

Education

2–5 years’ PQE in Corporate & Commercial law

Newly qualified solicitors considered

Job description

Huddersfield | Hybrid Working | Full Time or 30+ Hours | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client, a well-established and ambitious regional firm, is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join its growing team based at its Edgerton office in Huddersfield. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven solicitor looking to build their career within a supportive and commercially focused environment.

The firm is ideally seeking a full-time candidate but will consider part-time applicants (minimum 30 hours across four or five days) for the right individual. A degree of hybrid working will be available once established in the role.

The Role

• You will undertake a varied corporate and commercial caseload, advising a broad client base of local and national owner-managed businesses and SMEs — from start-ups to well-established companies.
• You will have exposure to transactions of varying size and complexity, including:
• Share sales
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Shareholder agreements
• Investment agreements
• This is a hands‑on role offering genuine client contact and the opportunity to play a visible part in the team’s continued growth.

About You

• Ideally 2–5 years’ PQE in Corporate & Commercial law
• Newly qualified solicitors with a corporate or corporate/commercial seat will also be considered
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen
• Confident advising on a range of corporate transactions
• Excellent drafting, organisational and IT skills
• Clear and pragmatic communicator, able to provide commercially focused advice
• Self‑motivated, adaptable and a strong team player
• Committed to delivering outstanding client care and building long‑term relationships
• You will also be keen to get involved in networking, marketing and business development initiatives to help grow both your own profile and that of the firm.

The Opportunity

• Join a respected and forward‑thinking firm
• Work with a diverse and dynamic client base
• Genuine responsibility and early client exposure
• Hybrid working flexibility once settled
• Clear progression prospects within a growing team
• Competitive salary dependent on experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor seeking quality work, real client engagement and long‑term career development in a supportive and collaborative setting.

For a confidential discussion and further details, please get in touch with Natalie Dwan at LJ Recruitment or apply today.