Solicitor - Corporate and Commercial (1 year + PQE)

Clarkson Wright & Jakes; Orpington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Wright & Jakes in Orpington is inviting applications for a year+ PQE corporate and commercial solicitor to deliver high-quality advice to owner-managed SMEs. You will work in a partner-led department known for top-tier rankings and a flexible team structure that develops junior lawyers.

You'll advise on commercial agreements, IP, GDPR and supply arrangements, and participate in large transactions as part of a wider team, liaising with related departments to ensure seamless client

Qualifications

• 1 year plus PQE required.
• Strong client-facing approach and professional conduct.
• Ability to work effectively in a partner-led, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing clients to take instructions
• Advising clients and discussing plans and progress and keeping them fully informed about their matter
• Providing relevant documents
• Keeping client and matter files in good order and ensuring that all information is recorded thoroughly and accurately
• Dealing with clients’ queries and problems promptly and efficiently, either face-to-face or on the telephone
• Complying with quality standards set and with departmental procedures, when handling all matters
• Supporting the growth of the department by being actively involved with business development

Skills

Client-focused

Team player

Professional

Job description

About You

You'll be 1 year + PQE. You will be positive, professional, have a client focused approach and be a great team player.

About The Team You Will Be Joining

Our Corporate and Commercial department specialise in providing advice and assistance to owner-managed small and medium sized enterprises from start up to disposal and throughout their lifespan. We link up where required with other specialist departments in the firm in an open and welcoming environment, which encourages teamwork and co-operation.

We have a partner led approach on all matters, providing a flexible team structure which helps to develop junior members of the team and allocation of work to the right level.

The department features in the top tier rankings for our region in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for providing a high-quality service to clients, advising on a range of corporate and commercial matters including: commercial agreements, intellectual property, GDPR and supply agreements. In addition to this, your input would be valued on large transactions, where you will work as part of a wider team, liaising with other corporate departments such as our commercial property and employment teams.

Day -to-day Responsibilities Include

• Interviewing clients to take instructions
• Advising clients and discussing plans and progress and keeping them fully informed about their matter
• Providing relevant documents
• Keeping client and matter files in good order and ensuring that all information is recorded thoroughly and accurately
• Dealing with clients’ queries and problems promptly and efficiently, either face-to-face or on the telephone
• Complying with quality standards set and with departmental procedures, when handling all matters
• Supporting the growth of the department by being actively involved with business development

For further information about the type of clients we work with, take a look here: https://www.cwj.co.uk/site/aboutus/ourclients/