Corporate Commercial Solicitor (12 Month Contract)

Reference & Location

Reference: SWLCCART | Location: Carter Lane, London

Responsibilities

• Assisting and advising business owners on establishing their company structure including drafting shareholder and partnership agreements.
• Transactional work including share/asset sales and purchases, joint ventures, mergers and company reconstruction projects and franchising.
• Corporate finance including loans, debt to equity exchanges, refinances and investments.
• Provide support to senior Solicitors in the department on larger transactions.
• Assisting with marketing projects for the department.
• Liaising with clients and third parties, in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date file records, ensuring all documents are properly saved, version controlled, and compliant with company policies.

Requirements

• Newly Qualified Solicitor or Solicitor with 2 – 5 years PQE in one or more of the work types covered by the Corporate Commercial department.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Organisational and time management skills to be able to manage multiple clients and cases to a high standard.
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Must be professional and courteous in all dealings.
• A commitment to regular business development activities is required.

What is it like working at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?

We don’t just settle for excellence; we Aspire, Integrate, Innovate, and Commit. As a corporate commercial solicitor, you will:

• Lead with Autonomy: Develop and implement the annual department strategy and budget.
• Innovate Systems: Continually refine our processes and leverage the latest legal technology to deliver market-leading client service.
• Mentor Talent: Shape the careers of the next generation of property litigators through proactive training and succession planning.
• Influence Change: Join a dynamic management team where you are empowered to drive mindset changes at all levels of the business.

In return we offer

• Competitive salary
• Fee Earner reward Scheme
• Healthcare Plan
• Hybrid working
• Internal and External Training and Development

Application

Applications are submitted via the online form on the page. Required fields include Name, Email, Telephone, CV upload (PDF, DOCX, ZIP, max 3.5MB), and Cover Letter. An optional equality monitoring form is also provided.