Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Role

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (0-3 Years' PQE) - Location: Greenwich - Salary: Competitive (DOE)

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join a growing legal team in Greenwich, London. This role offers exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions and commercial advisory work, with direct client contact and strong opportunities for professional development.

The successful candidate will support the Head of Department across a varied caseload involving SMEs, owner managed businesses, and entrepreneurs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters
• Supporting share and asset acquisitions/disposals
• Assisting with corporate restructures and shareholders' agreements
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including:
  • Consultancy agreements
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  • Supply agreements
  • Terms & conditions
• Managing due diligence processes, data rooms, and transaction administration
• Preparing ancillary documents and Companies House filings
• Conducting legal research and delivering practical, commercially focused advice
• Liaising directly with clients, third parties, and professional advisers
• Assisting with departmental administration, precedents, and process improvements
• Supporting business development initiatives where required

Candidate Requirements Essential

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• 0-3 years' PQE in corporate and/or commercial law
• Strong drafting and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic, solutions focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive, collaborative, and eager to develop professionally

Desirable

• Experience advising SMEs, owner managed businesses, or entrepreneurs
• Exposure to transactional corporate work
• Interest in developing long term client relationships

What's on Offer

• High quality corporate and commercial work
• Direct client exposure
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Strong career development opportunities
• Competitive salary package dependent on experience