Job Description Commercial Solicitor (Dedicated Client Lead) Salary: £50,000–£60,000 Location: London (Hybrid) Direct access to a high-growth tech client If you’re a commercial solicitor who enjoys pace, autonomy, and being trusted as the “go-to” adviser, this role is built for you. You’ll take ownership of a dedicated client relationship and run the day-to-day legal workflow with real influence, fast decision-making, and a varied commercial contract mix. This is a permanent, full-time position with an immediate/ASAP start (or shortest possible notice). You’ll be the primary point of contact for a UK-headquartered technology business operating at genuine scale-up speed — so responsiveness, confidence, and strong drafting are essential. The Opportunity Dedicated Client Lead – day-to-day ownership You will act as the primary legal contact for one key client, managing their commercial matters end-to-end and working closely with founders and senior commercial stakeholders. High-volume, fast-paced commercial work This is an almost entirely non-contentious role, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements. What You’ll Be Doing Commercial drafting & negotiation (core focus) Expect a workload heavily weighted towards drafting/review (circa 70% ), including: NDAs MSAs SaaS and licensing agreements Supplier and partnership contracts Consultancy/contractor agreements DPAs IP assignments Stakeholder management Advising founders and senior commercial teams directly Managing expectations and turnaround times in a scale-up environment Keeping matters moving with clear, practical legal guidance Requirements (Must-Haves) To be considered, you’ll need: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) Commercial / corporate-commercial experience with at least 2 years’ PQE (guideline) Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills (this is a drafting-heavy role) Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders without heavy supervision Proven ability to deliver fast turnaround (often same-day / next-day) Immediate availability or short notice strongly preferred Desirable (Nice-to-Haves) These are beneficial but not essential: In-house experience and/or secondment exposure, particularly in tech environments Experience with tech/SaaS and/or hardware-software commercial arrangements Exposure to IP licensing Working knowledge of UK GDPR / data protection (including DPAs) Experience handling international commercial contracts (e.g., US/EU counterparties) Location & Working Arrangement London (client-facing team base) Permanent, full-time Salary & Benefits £50,000–£60,000 (dependent on experience) Hybrid or fully remote working (role-dependent) High-autonomy position with direct client ownership Exposure to a fast-growth technology business and a broad commercial contract portfolio Career progression opportunity into a more senior client-lead / commercial management track as the relationship and workload grows Apply / Next Steps If this sounds like the right move, send your CV (or a short summary of your experience) to: David Hawthorne-Finch d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com Prefer a quick, confidential chat first? Email David with your availability and he’ll arrange a call. Confidentiality: All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence.