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:
Advising on company internal structures
Supporting company incorporations and LLP formations
Drafting shareholder agreements and partnership deeds
Leading mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance transactions
Ensuring compliance with Companies Act and corporate governance requirements
Commercial Contracts and Business Transactions:
Preparing and advising on diverse commercial contracts
Drafting supply agreements and service contracts
Negotiating franchise and distribution agreements
Structuring long-term supplier arrangements
Providing ongoing commercial legal advice
Joint Ventures and Strategic Partnerships:
Structuring and negotiating joint ventures
Supporting legal due diligence for strategic alliances
Helping businesses evaluate and formalise partnerships
Delivering integrated legal and commercial advice
Client Engagement and Relationship Management:
Working closely with operations and commercial teams
Providing responsive, commercially informed legal guidance
Managing client expectations
Fostering long-term client relationships
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:
Corporate law
Commercial law
Mergers and acquisitions
Contract drafting
Joint ventures
Regulatory compliance
Professional qualification via:
Traditional Legal Practice Course (LPC) and two-year training contract, OR
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, or nearby North Yorkshire offices)
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.
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