Job title: Corporate & Commercial Solicitor
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: Senior Associate / Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2026-03-13
Job ID: 57056
Contact name: David Hawthorne-Finch
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Job Description

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (4+ PQE)

Salary: £85,000–£110,000 + Bonus

Location: London | High-quality work with genuine progression

A standout opportunity for a mid-level Corporate & Commercial Solicitor who wants varied, high-calibre instructions, direct access to decision-makers, and a clear route to step up. Our client is looking for someone who enjoys being close to clients, taking ownership of matters, and building a long-term platform in a well-regarded London team.
 

The Role

You’ll join a busy Corporate & Commercial practice advising a broad client base on a mix of corporate transactions and commercial matters. This is a role for someone who can run matters with appropriate supervision and who enjoys working in a collaborative, partner-led environment.
 
Typical work may include:
  • M&A (share and asset purchases, disposals, due diligence, disclosure)
  • Corporate restructures and shareholder matters
  • Shareholders’ agreements, investment agreements and corporate governance
  • Commercial contracts (terms and conditions, supply, services, SaaS and general trading agreements)
  • Supporting on broader strategic advisory work as the client base grows

 

What Our Client Is Looking For

To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
  • 4+ years’ PQE in UK private practice (Corporate and/or Corporate & Commercial)
  • Experience handling corporate transactions with solid technical grounding, including:
    • Due diligence and reporting
    • Drafting and negotiating core transaction documents
    • Managing transaction timetables and coordinating inputs from colleagues and third parties
  • Strong commercial awareness and confidence communicating with clients
  • A proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Desirable (not essential):
  • Exposure to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, or mid-market transactions
  • Experience with a mix of corporate and commercial contract work (or a willingness to broaden)

 

Salary & Benefits

  • £85,000–£110,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Performance-related bonus (details to be confirmed)
Benefits (expected package, to be confirmed at offer stage):
  • Private medical insurance
  • Enhanced pension
  • Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Life assurance
  • Professional development support (CPD, training, mentoring)
  • Clear progression pathway with scope to take on more responsibility as you grow
 

 

Apply / Enquire

For a confidential conversation, contact:
 
David Hawthorne-Finch
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd
Email: d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
 
If you’re not actively looking but would be open to the right move, feel free to reach out for a discreet chat.
 
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.