Commercial Solicitor

With over 200 years of experience, this West End-based firm is an award-winner, providing world class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.

The Firm:

The practice recognises that all this is possible due to their team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.

This firm carries the LawNet Mark of Excellence and is Investor in People Gold accredited.

The Role:

Joining this commercial team, the firm are recruiting a passionate, experienced lawyer, with a drive for client experience. You'll be with a team embracing technology, looking to innovate the ways we work.

Working alongside an established and supportive corporate team which collaboratively covers all office regions, Peterborough, Stamford, Cambridge, Nottingham and London. The team comprises the full spectrum of experience in terms of years in practice, seniority and sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking a wide range of work including advising on agreements relating to the sale and purchase of shares and businesses
• Reorganisations and commercial agreements
• Supply & purchasing, distributorship and agency contracts
• Trading terms of business and e-commerce terms of use
• Collaborative working with the senior lawyers of the team on larger complex transactions
• Develop client base

Requirements:

• 2-5 years PQE
• Commercial experience
• A good working knowledge of data protection and intellectual property would be advantageous but not a necessity
• Clarity of thinking, commercial awareness and the ability to guide clients with your advice, understanding and setting clear targeted outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High standard of free drafting ability
• Excellent communication skills - written and spoken
• Experience of Microsoft office products and the ability to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

Reward and development:

This practice recognises the success with every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, they offer some fantastic benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave and birthdays off,
• Vouchers for big life events, from marriage to children (grandparents included!)
• Gym schemes dependent on location
• High street discounts
• Bonus scheme
• On spot rewards
• Suite of health and well-being offerings
• Enhanced pension
• Buy and sell holiday

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation!