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Company Commercial Solicitor

Surrey, Guildford

Competitive Salary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join and then head up the Company Commercial Team at RHW Solicitors LLP based in Guildford.  The person appointed will:

  • Be qualified with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in the field of company commercial law; 
  • Be able to generate their own referrals to create their own client base and generate further work for other Teams and the firm; 
  • Be fully engaged with the firm’s marketing strategy and help evolve this;

Essential Skills of the Company Commercial Solicitor:

The appointed individual must be prepared to head up, manage and build a team, delegating and mentoring as appropriate.  You will have excellent interpersonal skills, good IT skills and preferably experience of working in a Lexcel accredited firm.

Technical knowledge

You will have a proficiency, aptitude and proven track record as a company commercial solicitor, as well as a good working knowledge of property and basic non-contentious employment issues (eg TUPE). You should have a working knowledge of tax and experience is also required of business acquisition/disposal whether by way of assets sale/acquisitions or shares.

As Team Leader, you will be able to lead a team of like-minded individuals (lawyers and support) with a common goal of promoting the firm and the interests of its clients. This will include an overall responsibility for the team’s financial performance to include, billing, debtor control and WIP management.

The market positioning of rhw is such that we are perceived to punch above our weight.  The firm’s management is positive, energetic and forward-looking, with the ability to move quickly when required to make decisions where speed of reaction is key.  The successful applicant will fit in with this ethos.

Salary and benefits of the Company Commercial Solicitor:

The position is offered on a full-time basis.  You will be based at our offices in central Guildford, a stone’s throw from Guildford station.

  • Salary according to experience.
  • 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Pension.
  • Life Assurance scheme.
  • Childcare Vouchers.

 

If this Company Commercial Solicitor role sounds right for you, apply now,