Corporate Commercial Solicitor
Location: Yorkshire (York, Wetherby, Malton)
Salary: £60,000-£85,000 + Extensive Benefits
Experience required: 3-5 Years PQE
Join a prestigious Yorkshire law firm with over 200 years of legal excellence, serving businesses throughout Yorkshire and beyond.
Our client, a CQS-accredited firm with a strong reputation for commercial expertise, is seeking an ambitious Corporate Commercial Solicitor to provide comprehensive legal support to businesses across various sectors.
About the Role
As a Corporate Commercial Solicitor, you'll combine expertise in corporate structuring and commercial transactions, offering strategic legal solutions to businesses.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Corporate Structuring and Governance:
o Advising on company internal structures
o Supporting company incorporations and LLP formations
o Drafting shareholder agreements and partnership deeds
o Leading mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance transactions
o Ensuring compliance with Companies Act and corporate governance requirements
* Commercial Contracts and Business Transactions:
o Preparing and advising on diverse commercial contracts
o Drafting supply agreements and service contracts
o Negotiating franchise and distribution agreements
o Structuring long-term supplier arrangements
o Providing ongoing commercial legal advice
* Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships:
o Structuring and negotiating joint ventures
o Supporting legal due diligence for strategic alliances
o Helping businesses evaluate and formalise partnerships
o Delivering integrated legal and commercial advice
* Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
o Working closely with operations and commercial teams
o Providing responsive, commercially informed legal guidance
o Managing client expectations
o Fostering long‑term client relationships
o Representing the firm in external communications
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
* Qualified Solicitor with 3-5 years' post‑qualification experience
* Strong expertise in:
o Corporate law
o Commercial law
o Mergers and acquisitions
o Contract drafting
o Joint ventures
o Regulatory compliance
* Professional qualification via:
o Traditional Legal Practice Course (LPC) and two‑year training contract, OR
o SQE route with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)
* Registration with the Solicitors Regulation Authority
* Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
* Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
* Attention to detail
* Strong teamwork abilities
* Proficiency in legal research and analytical reasoning
Desirable:
* Experience across multiple business sectors
* Additional corporate law qualifications
* Proven track record in business development
* Experience in complex corporate transactions
Exceptional Benefits Package
Financial Rewards:
* Competitive salary (£60,000-£85,000 dependent on experience)
* Performance‑related bonus potential
* Comprehensive pension scheme
Professional Development:
* Continuous learning opportunities
* Training and skills development
* Clear career progression pathways
* Supervision and mentoring of junior team members
* Support for ongoing professional development
* Opportunities to contribute to departmental strategy
Firm Benefits:
* CQS‑accredited firm
* Over 200 years of legal heritage
* Multiple office locations across Yorkshire
* Supportive, collaborative working environment
* Opportunities for business development
* Involvement in firm‑wide strategic initiatives
Work‑Life Balance:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Hybrid working options
* Generous annual leave
* Family‑friendly policies
* Wellbeing support programmes
Location & Working Arrangements
Based: Yorkshire offices (York, Wetherby, Malton)
Working Pattern: Full‑time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements
About Our Client
Our client is a well‑established Yorkshire law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a personal touch. With over 200 years of legal expertise, they serve businesses throughout Yorkshire and beyond.
Core Values:
* Technical excellence
* Client‑focused approach
* Collaboration
* Continuous improvement
* Strategic business support
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an ambitious Corporate Commercial Solicitor looking to work in a supportive, dynamic environment with exceptional development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact:
Lee Hawthorne‑Finch
0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
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