Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

Salary + Fee Share Structure: £70,000 - £120,000+ (OTE)

Location: Central London 

Build Your Client Base, Increase Your Earnings and Shape the Future of a Growing Practice

Are you a commercially minded Corporate & Commercial Lawyer looking for a platform to grow your practice whilst being rewarded for the clients and revenue you generate?

Our client, a growing and entrepreneurial London law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join its expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with an existing client following who wants the support of an established firm whilst benefiting from a highly attractive fee-share arrangement.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to build your profile, influence the direction of the practice and significantly increase your earning potential within a collaborative and ambitious environment.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Corporate & Commercial team, you will manage your own client relationships whilst delivering practical and commercially focused legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters
• Manage client relationships and develop your existing network
• Generate and maintain monthly billings of £10,000+
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
• Advise on corporate transactions and business structuring matters
• Support business owners, SMEs and corporate clients
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider firm
• Contribute to business development initiatives and revenue growth

Technical Areas of Expertise

Candidates should have experience in several of the following areas:

Corporate Law

• Company formations and restructuring
• Shareholder agreements
• Share sales and acquisitions
• Business sales and purchases
• Joint venture agreements
• Corporate governance matters

Commercial Law

• Commercial contracts
• Terms and conditions
• Supplier and service agreements
• Partnership agreements
• Agency and distribution agreements
• Intellectual property-related commercial agreements

Desirable Experience

• Corporate finance transactions
• Banking and finance matters
• Secured lending
• Investor and funding transactions
• Mergers and acquisitions

Finance experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales
• 5+ years PQE in Corporate and Commercial law
• Strong technical knowledge across corporate and commercial matters
• Demonstrable client following and referral network
• Ability to generate or maintain £10,000+ monthly billings
• Commercially aware with excellent client relationship skills
• Proven business development capability
• Experience managing matters independently

Highly Desirable

• Existing work in progress and transferable clients
• Experience developing a practice area
• Finance or banking transaction experience
• Ambitions to progress into leadership or departmental management

Career Progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking more than a traditional fee-earning position.

Future Opportunities Include:

• Clear route to Senior Associate and Leadership positions
• Opportunity to build and develop your own client base within the firm
• Greater autonomy and influence over business development strategy
• Potential to develop a specialist practice area
• Long-term progression within a growing London practice

Salary & Benefits

Remuneration

• £70,000 - £120,000+ OTE depending on experience, following and billings
• Competitive basic salary
• Attractive fee-share arrangement
• Uncapped bonus potential
• Direct reward for business generated

Additional Benefits

• Central London office location
• Dedicated administrative and compliance support
• Modern working environment
• Ongoing professional development
• Business development support
• High-quality referral opportunities
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Genuine career progression opportunities

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer who:

• Wants to be rewarded more effectively for their billings
• Has an existing client following or referral network
• Enjoys building long-term client relationships
• Is seeking greater autonomy and progression
• Wants to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking law firm

Apply in Confidence

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:

David Hawthorne-Finch
H-FTS Legal Recruitment

d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
0333 996 2882

Alternatively, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.

All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. H-FTS Recruitment will not disclose your details to our client without your prior consent.