Corporate and Commercial Law

If you're a Corporate-focused solicitor who enjoys being close to clients, shaping strategy, and having a real say in how a practice grows, this is a rare opportunity to join our client's Corporate & Commercial team in London and play a visible part in the next phase of development.

This role suits someone who wants more than "fee-earning only" and is ready to combine strong technical delivery with relationship-led business development in a supportive, quality-driven environment.

Our client is looking to appoint a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (Corporate-leaning) to strengthen and grow the department. You'll handle a varied corporate workload, support existing client relationships, and help develop new instructions alongside senior stakeholders.

Key focus: corporate work (with a commercial element depending on experience and interest).

• Managing acorporate-led caseload, with scope to support wider commercial matters where appropriate
• Advising on transactions and corporate advisory work, including (depending on experience):
  • Share and asset acquisitions/disposals
  • Shareholder agreementsand investment documentation
  • Corporate governanceand reorganisations
  • Commercial contracts(as required)
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, with an emphasis onrepeat business and referrals
• Contributing tobusiness development, including networking, cross-referrals and supporting department growth plans
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues (where relevant)

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 5+ years' PQEwithstrong UK corporate law experience(private practice)
• Demonstrable experience handling corporate matters with appropriate autonomy
• Confidence in client facing advisory work and stakeholder management
• Interest in (or track record of)business development and contributing to growth

• Some form ofclient followingor evidence of originating work (this can be modest)
• Experience supporting a broadercommercial contractsworkload
• Mentoring/supervision experience

• £85,000-£120,000 basic salary(dependent on PQE, expertise and following)
• Bonus / performance-related incentives(where applicable)
• Pension contribution
• 25+ days annual leaveplus bank holidays (typical for level, confirmed at offer stage)
• Hybrid working(pattern to be confirmed, with London office base)
• Professional development support, including training and clear progression opportunities as the department grows
• A role withgenuine autonomy and visibility, offering a realistic pathway to increased responsibility and leadership over time

• London(office based team withhybrid workingavailable)
• Working pattern and flexibility can be discussed based on experience and team needs.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

David Hawthorne Finch

Hawthorne Finch Talent Solutions Ltd (H-FTS)

Email:

If you're not actively looking but would be open to hearing more, feel free to email and I'll share further details discreetly.

Confidentiality statement: All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence.