Head of Company Commercial/ Senior/Associate Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd; Longstanton, Stroud, Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established legal practice in Gloucestershire is seeking a dynamic Head of Company Commercial/Senior Solicitor. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a growing department, manage complex transactions, and develop strong client relationships. You'll play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and driving business development efforts. With a focus on client satisfaction and strategic marketing, this role offers the chance to significantly impact a forward-thinking firm that values professional growth and development. Join a team that prioritizes client needs and invests in your future.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Corporate Health Care Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus Scheme

Free Car Parking

Staff Incentive Scheme

Christmas Saving Club

Various Staff discounts / Concessions

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in company commercial law.
• Proven experience in leadership and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department and manage complex transactional work.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Business Development

Company Commercial Law

Mergers and Acquisitions

Contract Law

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Job Title: Head of Company Commercial/ Senior/Associate Solicitor
Location: Gloucestershire
Work Arrangements: Flexible/Hybrid
Salary: From £40,000 depending on experience
Job Ref: 37168

About Our Client
Our clients are a growing, Gloucestershire based legal practice, with offices in Stroud and Gloucester. The business has been providing legal services to the people of Gloucestershire for over 260 years. They specialise in a vast range of personal and commercial law.

Role Overview
This is a great opportunity to lead the department, manage complex transactional work, and develop strong client relationships. You’ll also help steer the growth of the team, mentor junior lawyers, and play a key role in their business development efforts. Targeted as a growth area for the business, they are seeking a senior Commercial Solicitor to undertake company commercial work including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring etc. Excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and contribute to the development of a long-established, forward-thinking, and expanding firm. Demonstrate experience of strategic marketing and networking bringing new high quality clients to the firm. Commercially aware and willing to really put the client first. The role will also involve active participation in the firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking activities, as appropriate.

Requirements
• Qualified Senior Solicitor/Associate with at least 4-5 years relevant experience
• Proven experience in leadership and business development skills to enable further growth within the department
• Strong technical background and commercially aware with a proven background in all aspects of company commercial law including buying and selling businesses
• Demonstrate understanding of the preparation of sale and purchase agreements and other technically demanding documents
• Good working knowledge of the Companies Act 2006 and contract law
• Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner and meet clients’ demanding requirements
• Enthusiastic and have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness
• Ambitious and dynamic with excellent communication skills.

What They Offer

• Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first
• The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and home
• Salary based on experience and the value you can bring the firm. Including an Employee Pension Scheme
• The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. They invest in you, if you invest in them!
• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• A variety of employee benefits including:

o Life Assurance
o Corporate Health Care Plan
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Bonus Scheme
o Free Car Parking
o Staff Incentive Scheme
o Christmas Saving Club
o Various Staff discounts / Concessions
o Opticians Scheme

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