Corporate & Commercial Lawyer
Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions
Job Description
Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 + Bonus + Clear Progression Path
Location: Enfield, Greater London | Hybrid Working | High-Quality Transactions
Step Into a Role Where Your Ambition Matches the Opportunity
Are you a talented Corporate & Commercial Solicitor seeking exposure to high-calibre work and a genuinely accelerated career path? This is a standout opportunity to join our client’s ambitious and growing team, where you will handle complex, intellectually stimulating transactions while building meaningful client relationships and progressing quickly within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.
The Opportunity
Our client’s Corporate & Commercial team is on a strong growth trajectory and plays a central role in the firm’s future strategy. Working alongside specialist teams including Commercial Property, Employment and Dispute Resolution, you will deliver holistic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base.
This role offers significant responsibility, strong client exposure, and a clear pathway towards seniority and leadership.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Core Corporate & Commercial Work
- Share acquisitions and disposals
- Business and asset sales/purchases
- Drafting and advising on shareholders’ agreements and corporate governance
- Advising on company law, partnerships, and LLP structures
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Corporate reorganisations and restructuring
- Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
- Banking, finance, and loan agreements
- Insolvency and restructuring transactions
Additional Exposure
- Charities and not-for-profit sector work
- Non-contentious commercial property transactions
- Cross-departmental advisory on multi-disciplinary matters
Your Clients
You will work closely with a broad and high-quality client base, including:
- Ambitious SMEs and scaling businesses
- Owner-managed companies
- Lending institutions and financial organisations
- Property investors and developers
- Housing associations
- High-net-worth individuals
Requirements
Essential
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years’ PQE in Corporate & Commercial law
- Strong UK private practice experience
- Proven ability to manage complex transactional caseloads independently
- Solid technical expertise across corporate transactions and commercial contracts
- Excellent client management and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Desirable
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
- Interest in business development and networking activities
- Exposure to charities, property-related transactions, or multi-disciplinary work
- Commercial awareness with a proactive approach to client growth
What’s on Offer
Remuneration & Flexibility
- Salary: £60,000 – £85,000, depending on experience
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Performance-related bonus scheme
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Employer pension contributions
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support
- Clear and structured progression pathway
- Opportunities for business development and personal branding
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
Career Progression
This role offers a genuine opportunity to:
- Progress rapidly within a growing department
- Take ownership of key client relationships
- Develop towards a senior or leadership position
- Work towards partnership in the medium term
Why Join This Firm?
- Exposure to high-quality, complex transactional work
- A firm with real growth momentum and ambition
- A collaborative culture where your contribution is recognised
- Opportunities to shape the future of the department
- Direct involvement in strategic growth and client development
Confidentiality Statement
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with our client without your prior consent.
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