Corporate

Corporate and Commercial Solicitor

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Corporate and Commercial Solicitor to join our growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor looking for greater responsibility, variety and ownership of their work. You will work closely with business owners, directors and entrepreneurs, providing practical and strategic legal advice while developing strong, long-term client relationships.
The role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the corporate and commercial practice while working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including:
  • Share and business sales and acquisitions.
  • Commercial contracts.
  • Shareholder agreements.
  • Joint ventures.
  • Corporate restructures.
  • General company law matters.
• Work closely with business owners, directors and entrepreneurs to provide clear, commercially focused legal advice.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial documentation.
• Manage matters independently while working collaboratively with colleagues across departments.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Provide a high standard of client care, communication and service.
• Identify opportunities to support clients with their wider legal requirements.
• Contribute to business development and growth initiatives.
• Take an active role in developing and strengthening the corporate and commercial practice.

About You
You will be a qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE in corporate and/or commercial law, with strong technical knowledge and a genuine interest in working with businesses and entrepreneurs.
You should have:

• Strong corporate and commercial legal experience.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• A commercially minded and practical approach to legal advice.
• Genuine interest in business and understanding of commercial objectives.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Confidence communicating directly with business owners, directors and senior stakeholders.
• The ability to manage matters autonomously and take ownership of your workload.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

The Opportunity
This role would suit a solicitor who is looking for greater ownership, responsibility and variety within a growing corporate and commercial practice.
You will have the opportunity to advise ambitious businesses and their leaders, develop meaningful client relationships and contribute directly to the continued growth of the practice, within a collaborative and flexible working environment.