Job Description
Commercial Legal Director/Partner
* Job Type: Full-time
* Location: Hampshire
* Salary: £80k–£100k (based on experience) + Generous Fee Earner bonus
Join our award-winning Corporate and Commercial department as a Commercial Legal Director/Partner. Our department, listed in the Legal 500, is central to the firm's ambitious growth plans. We are seeking a seasoned commercial law expert with a strong track record in business development and client generation.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
* Advise household brand names and owner-managed businesses on a full spectrum of commercial law matters, including contract drafting, outsourcing agreements, and cross-border projects in highly regulated sectors.
* Collaborate with leading law firms and prestigious in-house legal teams, with a focus on software, manufacturing, technology, and financial services.
* Mentor and develop junior team members, leveraging technology, including AI, to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions to clients.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Expertise in commercial law, gained at a Legal 500/Chambers-ranked firm or equivalent in-house legal team.
* Minimum of 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) or the ability to demonstrate necessary skills and experience.
* Proven track record in business development and client generation, with an established following.
* Passion for mentoring and developing junior team members.
* Strong leadership skills and unique ideas to help expand our commercial offering.
Benefits:
* Generous Fee Earner bonus.
* Free car parking.
* Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
* Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.
How to Apply:
To apply for the Commercial Legal Director/Partner position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts at reed legal recruitment or reach out for an informal chat, today!