Corporate Commercial Solicitor or Fee Earner in Harrogate

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor or Fee Earner to join our team and manage a varied caseload of corporate and commercial matters. Key Responsibilities • Manage a full caseload of corporate and commercial matters. • Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to clients • Progress all matters efficiently and accurately, keeping clients regularly informed of progress and costs • Maintain high standards of client care, professionalism and legal accuracy • Manage agreed billing, time recording, aged debt and other performance targets • Maintain accurate and secure client files and documentation using the firm's case management system • Take responsibility for credit control on your own matters, with support from the Accounts team • Ensure compliance with relevant professional regulations and internal procedures • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, professional contacts and third-party referrers • Contribute to marketing and business development activities, helping to generate new work and referrals • Keep up to date with changes and developments in corporate and commercial law through ongoing training and professional development • Supervise and support a Legal Assistant, providing guidance on workload, performance and development • Participate in departmental meetings and contribute positively to the development of the wider team • Support a collaborative, professional and client-focused working environment Skills & Experience The successful candidate will ideally have: • Previous experience handling a corporate and commercial caseload • Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law • Experience advising businesses and their owners on a range of commercial matters • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy • Excellent organisational and time-management skills • The ability to manage a caseload independently and prioritise competing deadlines • A commercially minded and client-focused approach • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office • Experience using a legal case management system would be advantageous • The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly