Commercial Lawyer in Maidenhead, Newbury

We’re excited to offer a permanent full-time opportunity for a talented Commercial Lawyer to join our growing Business Team (Commercial, Corporate & Employment), as we continue to expand our geographical reach and influence.

We’re looking for someone with at least 3-5 years’ PQE and solid commercial law experience who’s ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative and ambitious team that values fresh ideas, open communication and a genuine enjoyment of the work we do for clients.

The Role

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team working with a diverse range of clients – from ambitious start-ups and entrepreneurs to charities, SMEs and privately owned businesses, and UK subsidiaries of multi-nationals. Your work will be varied and stimulating, involving the drafting and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements and terms. You will tailor bespoke agreements and licences, advise on IP, IT and data protection matters, provide corporate support, and stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, including the rapidly evolving capabilities of AI and forthcoming legislative changes.

This role offers genuine opportunities for progression as the team continues to grow, with clear scope to take on increased responsibility, develop specialist areas of interest and play a key part in shaping the future of the Business Team. You’ll benefit from ongoing training, regular supervision, and access to senior mentors who will support your continued professional development and help you build a strong career within the firm.

You will be required:

• Build and manage your own caseload of matters while handling delegated work confidently
• Provide high quality support to senior lawyers in the Business Team and collaborate across other departments, such as Commercial Property, Employment, Charities, and Dispute Resolution
• Represent the firm at networking events, proactively building new relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
• Help develop, mentor and support junior team members

About you

• 3-5 years’ PQE in commercial law, ideally gained in private practice or in house
• A proactive self‑starter with exceptional attention to detail
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• A strong team player who builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Confident client-facing with good business development skills
• Good presentation skills
• Commercially minded - skilled in analysis, negotiation and delivering clear, practical advice

We offer

• Salary: Competitive
• Office: Maidenhead / Newbury
• Hours of work: 9.00am - 5.30pm
• Other Benefits: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice.

The firm operates a hybrid working model. The role will be office-based initially to support training, integration and relationship-building. Any hybrid working arrangement will only be considered once the successful candidate is fully embedded in the firm and role, and will be subject to ongoing business and client needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the role for you and you have the skills and experience to join our team, please apply and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.