Commercial SolicitorLegal Executive

Company Commercial Solicitor/Legal Executive

Salary: (DOE) Benefits

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working Supported)

Experience: 1 year PQE (Company Commercial)

Are you seeking a new challenge with a highly respected Legal 500-recommended law firm Wake Smith is offering an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our busy Company Commercial department in Sheffield. This is a chance to work alongside a specialist team handle a diverse caseload and develop your professional profile in a supportive ambitious environment.

• Manage a varied caseload of corporate and commercial matters across multiple sectors.
• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, business sales and purchases, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts and partnership arrangements.
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal documentation.
• Work closely with clients building direct relationships and providing pragmatic commercial advice.
• Participate in networking initiatives to develop your professional profile and contribute to business growth.
• Collaborate with a vastly experienced team and benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive with ideally 1 year PQE in company commercial law (applications from those with less experience will be considered).
• Experience managing a caseload of corporate and commercial matters.
• Excellent communication, client care and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and a proactive solutions‑focused approach.
• Ambitious, personable and eager to develop within a specialist team.

• Competitive salary (DOE) plus benefits.
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements.
• Clear opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
• Supportive experienced team environment.
• Direct client contact and profile‑building opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Wake Smith is a well‑established regional law firm based in Sheffield recognised for its expertise and client‑focused approach. The Company Commercial team is recommended in the Legal 500 and offers a collaborative supportive environment for ambitious lawyers to develop their careers.

Sheffield. Full‑time permanent role. Hybrid working supported. Modern offices in a central location with excellent amenities and transport links.

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Key

Skills:

• Legal Drafting
• Litigation
• Algebra
• Legal Counsel
• Mediation Experience
• Tribal Law
• Legal Research
• Telemarketing
• Training & Development
• Geometry
• Child Protective Services
• Negotiation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1