Commercial Solicitor

Job Advertisement:
Commercial Solicitor (NQ-3 PQE)

Location: Central ReadingType: Full-Time, Hybrid Working

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Commercial Solicitor to join an esteemed Commercial team within a leading law firm in central Reading. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer with 0-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to engage in high-quality, varied work across multiple sectors including private, public, and third sector organisations.

About the Role:

As part of our client's established Commercial team, you will work on a diverse range of projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one. The team is highly regarded, ranked in the prestigious Legal 500 Guide, and is dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients spanning local authorities, leisure, education, and healthcare sectors. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts, such as commercial trading agreements, IT contracts, outsourcing agreements, franchising, intellectual property matters, and data protection issues.

You will function as a vital extension of our clients' in-house legal teams, providing them with support and guidance through their commercial challenges. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, with two or three days in the office as business needs dictate.

What We're Looking For:

Our ideal candidate is eager to develop their career in commercial law and embraces the challenge of a diverse workload. You should be hardworking, self-motivated, and comfortable managing your own cases within a supportive environment. You will thrive in an inclusive, high-performing team, aligned with our core values of being Astute, Committed, a Team Player, and Straightforward.

Key Qualifications:

• A solid foundation in commercial law, with a genuine interest in furthering your expertise in this area.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in conducting legal research and due diligence.
• Strong ability to guide clients through commercial challenges and build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex legal concepts clearly.

Desired Skills:

• Strong technical competence and intellectual ability.
• Commercial awareness to navigate and address client needs effectively.
• A proactive approach to learning and skill development.
• Team-oriented mindset, willing to support colleagues and adapt to varying demands.

This role presents a unique opportunity to engage with high-quality work and develop your technical knowledge and commercial acumen in a supportive environment. If you are a driven and enthusiastic lawyer looking to make a significant impact within a respected team, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for this role.

Join us and be part of a firm that values excellence, collaboration, and personal growth. We look forward to receiving your application.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.