Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (4+ PQE) Salary: £85,000-£110,000 + Bonus Location: London High-quality work with genuine progression
A standout opportunity for a mid-level Corporate & Commercial Solicitor who wants varied, high-calibre instructions, direct access to decision-makers, and a clear route to step up. Our client is looking for someone who enjoys being close to clients, taking ownership of matters, and building a long-term platform in a well-regarded London team.
The Role
You'll join a busy Corporate & Commercial practice advising a broad client base on a mix of corporate transactions and commercial matters. This is a role for someone who can run matters with appropriate supervision and who enjoys working in a collaborative, partner-led environment.
Typical work may include:
- M&A (share and asset purchases, disposals, due diligence, disclosure)
- Corporate restructures and shareholder matters
- Shareholders' agreements, investment agreements and corporate governance
- Commercial contracts (terms and conditions, supply, services, SaaS and general trading agreements)
- Supporting on broader strategic advisory work as the client base grows
What Our Client Is Looking For
To be considered, you'll ideally have:
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
- 4+ years' PQE in UK private practice (Corporate and/or Corporate & Commercial)
- Experience handling corporate transactions with solid technical grounding, including:
- Due diligence and reporting
- Drafting and negotiating core transaction documents
- Managing transaction timetables and coordinating inputs from colleagues and third parties
- Strong commercial awareness and confidence communicating with clients
- A proactive approach, with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Desirable (not essential):
- Exposure to owner-managed businesses, SMEs, or mid-market transactions
- Experience with a mix of corporate and commercial contract work (or a willingness to broaden)
Salary & Benefits
- £85,000-£110,000 (dependent on experience)
- Performance-related bonus (details to be confirmed)
Benefits (expected package, to be confirmed at offer stage):
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced pension
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Professional development support (CPD, training, mentoring)
- Clear progression pathway with scope to take on more responsibility as you grow
Apply / Enquire
For a confidential conversation, contact:
- David Hawthorne-Finch
- Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions Ltd
- Email:
If you're not actively looking but would be open to the right move, feel free to reach out for a discreet chat.
Confidentiality: All applications and enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.