Corporate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Northampton Copse; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Northampton seeks a Senior Associate Corporate Commercial Solicitor with over 5 years PQE. The role involves independently managing a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload, fostering client relationships, and contributing to a collaborative team environment. Competitive benefits include health insurance, life assurance, and extensive career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates possess strong commercial and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Paid volunteer leave

Health insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership

Ongoing training opportunities

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE experience as a Corporate Commercial Solicitor.
• Experience in non-contentious commercial contracts caseload.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a non-contentious commercial contracts caseload.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on complex matters.
• Build client relationships and communicate confidently at senior levels.

Skills

Commercial experience

Interpersonal skills

Marketing skills

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

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 / Type of work

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

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

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