Company Commercial Solicitor

Are you looking to join a commercial firm that offers an intricate caseload? This opportunity gives you the exposure to work with great clients at an innovative firm that has a high level of technical know-how with commercial astuteness, putting you ahead of the curve.

The Firm

The practice is highly ranked in the Legal 500, making them stand out for their notable strength, experience, and presence in several industry sectors. They house many Partners and several that are ex City lawyers.

The Partners work synonymously and collaboratively together to really drive the practice forward by combining their critical legal expertise with commercial nous and strategic thinking. They pride themselves on being entrepreneurial, dedicated and versatile.

The high retention of staff has allowed the firm to grow substantially and organically, and this is echoed by the abundance of opportunity to progress within the firm. There is a strong management team with several partners being personally recognised in the Legal 500 for their work at the firm.

The practice has a strong leadership team. They have an increasing number of home-grown partners, which demonstrates well, their level of career development and investment. They have a first-rate reputation for delivering industry leading development by outside organisations that come into the firm to conduct training on a wide range of subject matters.

The firm have an exciting client base, advising major household names and thus giving them a high-profile reputation while maintaining their identity as approachable, sociable, yet a professional firm.

The Role

The firm are looking for a proficient Company Commercial Solicitor to join their busy city centre department in Leeds, covering a multitude of commercial work.

You will deal with a broad client base covering many industry sectors, the sheer level of variety will make for an interesting caseload. Industry sectors will include but not be limited to; FMCG, IT, Finance, Banking, Media, Retail, Real estate, Construction and Medical.

The caseload will involve business start-ups, restructuring, investment and fundraising, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, exiting shareholders and share buybacks, shareholder disputes, banking and re-financing projects as well as governance advice.

You will be a team player with strong communication and networking skills; combined with a friendly and professional approach to work and will be adept at working to targets within a busy team.

Requirements

• You will ideally be 4 years PQE (there is no upper limit in terms of PQE and less may still be considered)
• You should have a strong background in this area of law
• A meticulous eye for detail
• You will be commercially minded and enjoy business development and marketing

Remuneration

• Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on your level of experience, on offer is an excellent benefits package and bonus scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a Company Commercial Solicitor, to join this dynamic, growing and forward-thinking practice based in Leeds.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.