Corporate Lawyer

2M Legal; Farnham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm is seeking an experienced Company & Commercial Solicitor to lead its department in Farnham. This role involves advising on a range of corporate matters, building client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. The firm offers excellent career progression opportunities and a competitive salary package, ideal for a strategic thinker ready to make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in company and commercial law.
• Proven ability to attract and manage a strong client base.
• Strong technical expertise and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Company's Commercial department.
• Advise on corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions.
• Build client relationships to drive new business.
• Mentor junior team members for a high-performing culture.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Mentoring junior staff

Technical expertise in company law

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

2M Legal is working on behalf of a respected regional law firm seeking to appoint an experienced Company & Commercial Solicitor to take a leading role in developing and shaping its commercial offering.

This is a key strategic hire for the firm, presenting an outstanding opportunity for a senior lawyer with the ambition, technical ability, and vision to build and lead a high-performing department. You will have the autonomy to grow and develop a client base, supported by a progressive management team that encourages innovation and long-term practice growth.

The corporate and commercial department primarily serves businesses of all sizes, from start-ups and SMEs to owner-managed companies and multi-nationals. The department caters to a diverse client base spanning various commercial sectors and industries, focusing on long-term relationships with repeat clients and referrals. They support entities ranging from newly formed companies and partnerships to established enterprises undergoing growth or restructuring.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the firms Company & Commercial department.
• Advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, driving new business and enhancing the firms presence in the commercial market.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in company and commercial law.
• Proven ability to attract, retain, and manage a strong client base.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strategic approach to business development.
• Strong technical expertise and leadership skills.

This role offers excellent prospects for career progression, coupled with a competitive salary and benefits package. It is ideal for an individual seeking to make a lasting impact within a growing and ambitious firm.

To discuss this position in confidence, contact 2M Legal quoting reference