Commercial Solicitor
Posted 3 days 18 hours ago by Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Surrey, Walton-on-thames, United Kingdom, KT121
Job Description
My client is a regional, legal 500 law firm, seeking an experienced Company Commercial Lawyer to join their vibrant and collaborative team.Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload across the full spectrum of company and commercial matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and transactional documentation.
- Advise on M&A, reorganisations, partnerships, investments and succession planning.
- Work directly with a broad range of clients in multiple sectors.
- Maintain accurate, high-quality written work with strong attention to detail.
- Meet agreed billing targets and manage time efficiently.
- Foster strong, trusted client relationships and provide a high standard of client care.
- Support junior team members as needed.
- Play a proactive role in identifying and developing new business opportunities.
- UK-qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE in Company Commercial work.
- Strong track record of handling a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- Highly organised with strong logical prioritisation skills.
- Client-focused approach with the ability to build effective internal and external relationships.
- A collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
- Strong IT capability and willingness to embrace technology.
- Ambitious, proactive and keen to contribute to team and firm growth.
- Join a supportive, forward-thinking firm with an excellent reputation.
- High-quality, varied work with strong client relationships.
- Real opportunity to progress and shape the future of the team.
- Collaborative culture with genuine work-life balance.