Job Description
Senior Corporate Commercial Solicitor / Junior Partner
Location: Northampton Salary: £60,000+ (DOE) Full-time | Career Progression | Legal 500 Recognised Team
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor (ideally 6+ PQE) or Junior Partner to join a well-established and thriving Corporate & Commercial team based in Northampton.
You’ll be joining one of the region’s largest commercial law practices – recognised in the Legal 500 and consistently ranked for both the quality of work and client care. This is a genuinely strategic opportunity for a driven lawyer who’s looking to move into a leadership role or build on existing partnership experience.
The Role:
You’ll advise a varied client base from local businesses to national corporates across a full spectrum of corporate commercial work, including:
* Mergers, acquisitions & disposals
* Succession planning
* Employee share schemes (EMIs, EBTs, EOTs)
* Restructuring & demergers
* Commercial contracts & franchising
* Finance agreements
* Corporate governance documents (Shareholders' Agreements, Articles, Partnership Agreements)
You will play a vital role in shaping the future of the team, mentoring junior lawyers and collaborating across departments. There’s also a strong emphasis on business development, so an entrepreneurial mindset and confidence in networking are key.
What We’re Looking For:
* Qualified Solicitor (6+ PQE) with solid corporate commercial experience
* Strong drafting and analytical skills
* Commercial acumen and client-focused approach
* A confident communicator, capable of managing complex deals
* Ability to supervise and inspire junior team members
* A proactive and positive attitude to business development
Why Join?
* Long-standing heritage (200+ years), with deep community roots
* Supportive, down-to-earth culture that genuinely values work-life balance
* Strong track record of internal progression – many partners have trained at the firm
* Involvement in local Chamber of Commerce and regular engagement with schools, universities, and community events
Hybrid Working:
The firm operates an "in more than not" office-based model, with full office presence required during the 6-month probation. Hybrid working is considered post-probation on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits Include:
* 26 days holiday, rising to 28 with service (plus 3 days for Christmas closure)
* BUPA private healthcare
* Life insurance (3x salary)
* Matched pension contributions (up to 4%)
* 1 day per year volunteering leave
* Annual recognition awards
* Enhanced packages for Junior Partners
Please note: Offers are subject to references, right to work, SRA, and DBS checks.
If you are interested, please send me your up-to-date cv to or call on
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