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
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Corporate and Commercial Lawyer employer: Vincere
Vincere is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm provides a genuine partnership platform and opportunities for cross-firm collaboration, ensuring that you can develop your career while making a significant impact in the M&A sector. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values high-quality, commercially focused advice and fosters meaningful client relationships.
