Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 + Bonus + Clear Progression Path
Location: Enfield, Greater London | Hybrid Working | High-Quality Transactions

Step Into a Role Where Your Ambition Matches the Opportunity

Are you a talented Corporate & Commercial Solicitor seeking exposure to high-calibre work and a genuinely accelerated career path? This is a standout opportunity to join our client’s ambitious and growing team, where you will handle complex, intellectually stimulating transactions while building meaningful client relationships and progressing quickly within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

The Opportunity

Our client’s Corporate & Commercial team is on a strong growth trajectory and plays a central role in the firm’s future strategy. Working alongside specialist teams including Commercial Property, Employment and Dispute Resolution, you will deliver holistic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.

This role offers significant responsibility, strong client exposure, and a clear pathway towards seniority and leadership.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Core Corporate & Commercial Work

• Share acquisitions and disposals
• Business and asset sales/purchases
• Drafting and advising on shareholders’ agreements and corporate governance
• Advising on company law, partnerships, and LLP structures
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Corporate reorganisations and restructuring
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Banking, finance, and loan agreements
• Insolvency and restructuring transactions

Additional Exposure

• Charities and not-for-profit sector work
• Non-contentious commercial property transactions
• Cross-departmental advisory on multi-disciplinary matters

Your Clients

You will work closely with a broad and high-quality client base, including:

• Ambitious SMEs and scaling businesses
• Owner-managed companies
• Lending institutions and financial organisations
• Property investors and developers
• Housing associations
• High-net-worth individuals

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years’ PQE in Corporate & Commercial law
• Strong UK private practice experience
• Proven ability to manage complex transactional caseloads independently
• Solid technical expertise across corporate transactions and commercial contracts
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Desirable

• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
• Interest in business development and networking activities
• Exposure to charities, property-related transactions, or multi-disciplinary work
• Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to client growth

What’s on Offer

Remuneration & Flexibility

• Salary: £60,000 – £85,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Employer pension contributions
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support
• Clear and structured progression pathway
• Opportunities for business development and personal branding
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Career Progression

This role offers a genuine opportunity to:

• Progress rapidly within a growing department
• Take ownership of key client relationships
• Develop towards a senior or leadership position
• Work towards partnership in the medium term

Why Join This Firm?

• Exposure to high-quality, complex transactional work
• A firm with real growth momentum and ambition
• A collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised
• Opportunities to shape the future of the department
• Direct involvement in strategic growth and client development

Apply Now

If you are a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor ready to elevate your career, we would be pleased to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Confidentiality Statement

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with our client without your prior consent.