Solicitor - Corporate and Commercial (+3 year PQE)

Clarkson Wright & Jakes; Orpington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is recruiting for a Corporate and Commercial solicitor with 3+ years PQE. You will join a high-performing department delivering advice to owner-managed SMEs, from start-up to disposal, and collaborate with related teams across the firm.

You will handle corporate and commercial matters including agreements, IP, GDPR and supply arrangements, while contributing to large transactions as part of a wider team. A partner-led, flexible structure supports junior development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE (professional qualification) required.
• Positive, professional and client-focused approach.
• Great team player with a collaborative mindset.

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

Positive attitude

Professional

Job description

A terrific opportunity has developed to join our high performing Corporate and Commercial Department.

About You

You’ll have +3 years PQE and looking for a fresh challenge. You will be positive, professional, have a client focused approach and 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/