Job Description
Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE)
Salary: £85,000–£120,000 + bonus
Location: London
High-autonomy role with genuine department growth remit
If you’re a Corporate-focused solicitor who enjoys being close to clients, shaping strategy, and having a real say in how a practice grows, this is a rare opportunity to join our client’s Corporate & Commercial team in London and play a visible part in the next phase of development.
This role suits someone who wants more than “fee-earning only” and is ready to combine strong technical delivery with relationship-led business development in a supportive, quality-driven environment.
The Opportunity
Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (Corporate-leaning) to strengthen and grow the department. You’ll handle a varied corporate workload, support existing client relationships, and help develop new instructions alongside senior stakeholders.
Key focus: corporate work (with a commercial element depending on experience and interest).
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)
To be considered, you will ideally have:
- 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
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
If you’re not actively looking but would be open to hearing more, feel free to email and I’ll share further details discreetly.
Confidentiality statement: All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.