New Job Opening: Corporate and Commercial Law in London, UK

Job Description

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Salary: £85,000–£120,000 + bonus

Location: London

High-autonomy role with genuine department growth remit

The Opportunity

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a corporate-led caseload, with scope to support wider commercial matters where appropriate


• Advising on transactions and corporate advisory work, including (depending on experience):
  
  
  
  • Share and asset acquisitions/disposals
  
  
  • Shareholder agreements and investment documentation
  
  
  • Corporate governance and reorganisations
  
  
  • Commercial contracts (as required)
  
  
  
  


• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with an emphasis on repeat business and referrals


• Contributing to business development, including networking, cross-referrals and supporting department growth plans


• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where relevant)

Requirements (Essential)

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales


• 5+ years’ PQE with strong UK corporate law experience (private practice)


• Demonstrable experience handling corporate matters with appropriate autonomy


• Confidence in client-facing advisory work and stakeholder management


• Interest in (or track record of) business development and contributing to growth

Desirable (Nice to Have)

• Some form of client following or evidence of originating work (this can be modest)


• Experience supporting a broader commercial contracts workload


• Mentoring/supervision experience

Salary & Benefits

• £85,000–£120,000 basic salary (dependent on PQE, expertise and following)


• Bonus / performance-related incentives (where applicable)


• Pension contribution


• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays (typical for level, confirmed at offer stage)


• Hybrid working (pattern to be confirmed, with London office base)


• Professional development support, including training and clear progression opportunities as the department grows


• A role with genuine autonomy and visibility, offering a realistic pathway to increased responsibility and leadership over time

Location & Working Arrangements

• London (office-based team with hybrid working available)


• Working pattern and flexibility can be discussed based on experience and team needs.

Interested? Apply in Confidence