Corporate Commercial Solicitor

Location: This opportunity can be based in either of our offices in the coastal charm of Hove, East Sussex, or the bustling heart of Mayfair in London.

About the job.

In order to support our rapid expansion and respond to an increasing demand from businesses, we are actively recruiting for a Corporate Commercial Solicitor to join our distinguished and dedicated team. This will offer an exceptional platform for newly qualified solicitors or those with up to 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) who are eager to advance their careers.

Our Corporate Commercial Solicitor will take an active role in amplifying our firm’s business development efforts through blog contributions and networking engagements. They will forge meaningful collaborations with business owners and high-profile corporations and play a pivotal role in growing our corporate commercial clientele in both London and Sussex and lead on high-value projects.

The responsibilities for this role encompass managing your own caseload, with support from the civil litigation team as and when necessary. This role has a full remit of non-contentious and transactional commercial and corporate matters to include creating shareholder agreements, transfer agreements, confidentiality agreements, commercial contracts and undertaking corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, restructures, franchises, partnerships and joint ventures. This role will also include advising on commercial rights, private equity, cyber security and intellectual property protection and best practices in regulatory compliance, contract management, GDPR, data protection and IT.

A bit about you.

You will have experience drafting, amending, restructuring and negotiating a wide range of generalist commercial contracts and documentation. You must demonstrate a client-focused approach with comprehensive understanding of the drivers affecting legal, regulatory and business risks of owner managed businesses. You will be qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales with experience in commercial and/or corporate law.

You will possess exceptional client-handling and negotiation skills, robust verbal and written communication abilities, and a commitment to establishing strong client relationships. You will demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to build rapport with clients whilst exhibiting confidence and discretion. You will exhibit meticulous attention to detail, along with exceptional organisational skills.

Efficient file management is of utmost importance, including meeting deadlines, adhering to established precedents, and uploading letters and documents onto the case management system, therefore, proficiency in computer skills is a prerequisite for this role. Proficiency in using case management software, such as LEAP, is an advantage.

Being proactive in driving matters forward and keeping our clients, colleagues, and stakeholders well-informed of progress via email, telephone, letter, or in-person interactions are an integral aspect of this role. Your efficiency and articulate communication will ensure the highest service standards for our clients.

This role operates within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, under the guidance of our directors. Therefore, it is essential that you have excellent time management skills to manage conflicting deadlines and multiple cases.

At Britton and Time Solicitors, we highly value individuals who are self-motivated, results-oriented, and ambitious. We welcome those who are excited to be part of our expansion journey. Our team are known for their fearlessness in tackling challenges, embracing innovation, and thrive on collaborative problem-solving. We are actively seeking individuals who are not just looking for a job but are motivated by the prospect of long-term growth within our company. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring a fusion of passion and purpose, and we’re intrigued by those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

This is your chance to join our driven and dynamic team, contributing to our mission of providing exceptional legal services. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to careers@brittontime.com with the subject heading as the job title e.g. “Corporate Commercial Solicitor”