Corporate Solicitor

Law Staff Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Northampton is seeking a Senior Associate Corporate Commercial Solicitor with over 5 years PQE. This role involves managing a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload, including agency and distribution agreements. The firm offers excellent benefits such as health insurance, gym membership, and opportunities for career progression. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow within a supportive legal environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Paid volunteer leave

Health insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership

Ongoing training opportunities

Career progression prospects

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience in commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage a non-contentious commercial caseload independently.
• Confidence in communicating with senior clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload.
• Work on agreements such as agency and distribution contracts.
• Provide advice on data protection and IT-related agreements.

Skills

Solid commercial experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Marketing skills

Ability to build client relationships

Excellent academic credentials

Ambition for career development

Job description

Overview

Are you a 5 year PQE+ Senior Associate Corporate Commercial Solicitor/Junior Partner seeking a new challenge within a leading Legal 500 recognised Firm? On offer is life assurance, health insurance, gym membership plus lots more.

Our client is seeking a Commercial Contracts Solicitor with 5+ years PQE to join their busy and collaborative team. They are an award-winning, multi-accredited and ranked in the Legal 500, our client is well-known as a fantastic firm to work for and with. Investing in internal talent and giving back to their communities, they have built an enviable reputation amongst peers and clients alike. Attracting clients and lawyers in all sectors, they provide commercially viable advice and support continued development and progression throughout their team.

Responsibilities / What you will do

The ideal Corporate Solicitor:

• Solid commercial experience, although mixed corporate/commercial experience will also be considered, ideally gained within a city or medium to large provincial practice.
• Independently manage a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload and work with minimal supervision, while seeking support from colleagues on more complex matters.
• Strong interpersonal and marketing skills, with the ability to build client relationships and communicate confidently at senior levels, are essential.
• Excellent academic credentials and a clear ambition for career development.

Type of work for this Corporate Solicitor role:

• Independently manage a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload to include:
• Agency
• Distribution
• Data protection
• Franchising
• IT related agreements, licensing and exploitation of intellectual property
• Other standard and bespoke commercial contracts and corporate support

The work will from time to time involve partnerships and LLPs; competition law; asset finance and consumer credit.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Paid volunteer leave
• Health insurance
• Life assurance
• Gym membership
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Excellent career progression prospects
• Contributory pension scheme

Application

For more information about this Corporate Solicitor role please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Vacancy Reference number 36934.

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