Corporate/ Commercial Solicitor

Job Title: Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor
Location: Local to Leeds (hybrid working available)
Salary: Up to 70,000 (dependent on experience)
Holidays: 5 weeks annual leave + Bank Holidays, birthday off, option to earn additional days

The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Corporate/Commercial Solicitor to join a friendly and supportive team, working across their offices. This role offers genuine scope to progress to Head of Department and play a key part in growing the practice.

The successful candidate will inherit an existing workload from a retiring senior solicitor and will work closely with a valued client base, delivering high-quality, commercially astute advice across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a varied caseload of corporate and commercial work, including:

• Mergers and acquisitions

• Shareholder agreements

• Commercial contracts

• Business sales and purchases

• Restructuring and corporate governance matters

• Advising clients across a variety of sectors with a focus on building long-term relationships

• Supporting and mentoring junior team members as required

• Playing an active role in business development and contributing to the growth of the department

• Working collaboratively with other teams to deliver a joined-up service to clients

About You

• Experienced Corporate/Commercial Solicitor (minimum 3 years + PQE)

• Strong technical knowledge with the ability to handle matters autonomously

• Excellent client care skills with a focus on building trusted relationships

• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Strong team player with the desire to contribute to a close-knit, values-driven environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to 70,000 depending on experience

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Additional day off for your birthday

• Option to earn an extra day per quarter through flexitime/overtime

• Health benefit plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Flexitime working

• Hybrid working available after initial onboarding

• Supportive, friendly, non-corporate culture with a genuine focus on work-life balance

Progression
This is a rare chance to step into a senior role with a clear pathway to Head of Department, with the opportunity to shape the future direction of the corporate/commercial offering, please get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation.