Corporate & Commercial Lawyer Salary + Fee Share Structure: £70,000 - £120,000+ (OTE) Location: Central London
Build Your Client Base, Increase Your Earnings and Shape the Future of a Growing Practice Are you a commercially minded Corporate & Commercial Lawyer looking for a platform to grow your practice whilst being rewarded for the clients and revenue you generate?
Our client, a growing and entrepreneurial London law firm, is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join its expanding team. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer with an existing client following who wants the support of an established firm whilst benefiting from a highly attractive fee-share arrangement.
This role offers a genuine opportunity to build your profile, influence the direction of the practice and significantly increase your earning potential within a collaborative and ambitious environment.
The Opportunity As a key member of the Corporate & Commercial team, you will manage your own client relationships whilst delivering practical and commercially focused legal advice.
Key Responsibilities Advise on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters
Manage client relationships and develop your existing network
Generate and maintain monthly billings of £10,000+
Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
Advise on corporate transactions and business structuring matters
Support business owners, SMEs and corporate clients
Collaborate with colleagues across the wider firm
Contribute to business development initiatives and revenue growth
Technical Areas of Expertise Candidates should have experience in several of the following areas:
Corporate Law Company formations and restructuring
Shareholder agreements
Share sales and acquisitions
Business sales and purchases
Joint venture agreements
Corporate governance matters
Commercial Law Commercial contracts
Terms and conditions
Supplier and service agreements
Partnership agreements
Agency and distribution agreements
Intellectual property-related commercial agreements
Desirable Experience Corporate finance transactions
Banking and finance matters
Secured lending
Investor and funding transactions
Mergers and acquisitions
Finance experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
About You Essential Requirements Qualified Solicitor of England & Wales
5+ years PQE in Corporate and Commercial law
Strong technical knowledge across corporate and commercial matters
Demonstrable client following and referral network
Ability to generate or maintain £10,000+ monthly billings
Commercially aware with excellent client relationship skills
Proven business development capability
Experience managing matters independently
Highly Desirable Existing work in progress and transferable clients
Experience developing a practice area
Finance or banking transaction experience
Ambitions to progress into leadership or departmental management
Career Progression This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking more than a traditional fee-earning position.
Future Opportunities Include: Clear route to Senior Associate and Leadership positions
Opportunity to build and develop your own client base within the firm
Greater autonomy and influence over business development strategy
Potential to develop a specialist practice area
Long-term progression within a growing London practice
Salary & Benefits Remuneration £70,000 - £120,000+ OTE depending on experience, following and billings
Competitive basic salary
Attractive fee-share arrangement
Uncapped bonus potential
Direct reward for business generated
Additional Benefits Central London office location
Dedicated administrative and compliance support
Modern working environment
Ongoing professional development
Business development support
High-quality referral opportunities
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
Genuine career progression opportunities
Why Apply? This role is ideal for a Corporate & Commercial Lawyer who:
Wants to be rewarded more effectively for their billings
Has an existing client following or referral network
Enjoys building long-term client relationships
Is seeking greater autonomy and progression
Wants to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking law firm
Apply in Confidence For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact:
David Hawthorne-Finch
Alternatively, submit your CV today for immediate consideration.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. H-FTS Recruitment will not disclose your details to our client without your prior consent.
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