Commercial Solicitor

Walton-on-Thames – Salary negotiable based on experience

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.
Skills & Experience Required
  • 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.
Benefits:
  • 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.

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Leah Ellson

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0203 846 3071

leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk

Leah Ellson is an Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over 3 years. She now works in the Dubai office, specialising in placing legal professionals across the region. Leah works with leading firms, ranging from boutique to top-tier Legal 500. She holds a Criminology degree from Chester University and brings 6 years of experience in sales and recruitment roles. Leah excels at developing strong professional relationships and consistently hitting targets. In her spare time, she enjoys going out for food, friends, and family, and staying fit by hitting the gym.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Company Commercial Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: Salary negotiable based on experience
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Walton-on-Thames
  • Reference: 1302352

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