Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

2026-10-03T00:00:00

Kingston upon Thames

Greater London

GB

KT1 1

Any

2027-01-01T11:02:45.917

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Location: Surrey

Salary: £65,000 - £85,000+ DOE/PQE

Are you an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor seeking a varied, high-calibre caseload with strong SME and owner-managed business (OMB) exposure without commuting into Central London? Our client is a highly respected, long-established law firm in Surrey with an outstanding regional reputation. Experiencing sustained demand across their corporate and commercial team, they are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor or CILEx Fellow (5+ PQE) to manage complex corporate transactions, mentor junior fee earners, and drive practice growth—with full flexibility to accommodate full-time or part-time working patterns.

The Opportunity

In this key fee-earning role, you will advise an enviable portfolio of regional businesses, partnerships, healthcare providers, agricultural clients, and charities. Managing matters independently from instruction through to completion, you will handle M&A transactions, corporate restructures, shareholder agreements, succession planning, and strategic commercial contracts. Designed for a proactive practitioner who values client care, this position offers high operational autonomy, direct junior mentorship responsibilities, and a clear, structured pathway to Senior Associate and Partnership.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 5+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial law within a UK private practice environment.

Corporate & M&A Technicals:

• Proven track record advising on share and asset sales/acquisitions, group reorganisations, joint ventures, investments, partnership deeds, and corporate succession planning.

Commercial Drafting:

• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, terms of business, supply agreements, and shareholder instruments.

Client Care & IT Skills:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal issues in clear, practical terms, supported by proficiency in legal tech and case management systems.

Leadership & Business Development:

• Confident team player eager to supervise and guide junior lawyers, with a proactive approach to capturing new business and developing referrer networks across Surrey.

Package & Working Structure

• Competitive Remuneration: £65,000 - £85,000 base salary per annum (pro-rata for part-time, commensurate with PQE and technical background) plus a performance-related bonus scheme.


• Flexible Working: Open to both full-time and part-time applicants, supported by hybrid/agile working options.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, workplace pension scheme, payment of professional membership fees, and full CPD funding.


• Career Trajectory: Transparent progression framework offering direct routes to Senior Associate and Partner roles within an expanding practice.


• Culture & Support: Supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment backed by dedicated secretarial and administrative support.

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Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE) Location: Surrey Salary: £65,000 - £85,000+ DOE/PQE Are you an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor seeking a varied, high-calibre caseload with strong SME and owner-managed business (OMB) exposure without commuting into Central London? Our client is a highly respected, long-established law firm in Surrey with an outstanding regional reputation. Experiencing sustained demand across their corporate and commercial team, they are seeking a commercially minded Solicitor or CILEx Fellow (5+ PQE) to manage complex corporate transactions, mentor junior fee earners, and drive practice growth-with full flexibility to accommodate full-time or part-time working patterns. The Opportunity In this key fee-earning role, you will advise an enviable portfolio of regional businesses, partnerships, healthcare providers, agricultural clients, and charities. Managing matters independently from instruction through to completion, you will handle M&A
transactions, corporate restructures, shareholder agreements, succession planning, and strategic commercial contracts. Designed for a proactive practitioner who values client care, this position offers high operational autonomy, direct junior mentorship responsibilities, and a clear, structured pathway to Senior Associate and Partnership. Key Responsibilities & Requirements Qualifications & Experience: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 5+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate and commercial law within a UK private practice environment. Corporate & M&A Technicals: Proven track record advising on share and asset sales/acquisitions, group reorganisations, joint ventures, investments, partnership deeds, and corporate succession planning. Commercial Drafting: Extensive experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, terms of business, supply agreements, and shareholder instruments. Client Care & IT Skills:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex legal issues in clear, practical terms, supported by proficiency in legal tech and case management systems. Leadership & Business Development: Confident team player eager to supervise and guide junior lawyers, with a proactive approach to capturing new business and developing referrer networks across Surrey. Package & Working Structure Competitive Remuneration: £65,000 - £85,000 base salary per annum (pro-rata for part-time, commensurate with PQE and technical background) plus a performance-related bonus scheme. Flexible Working: Open to both full-time and part-time applicants, supported by hybrid/agile working options. Comprehensive Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, workplace pension scheme, payment of professional membership fees, and full CPD funding. Career Trajectory: Transparent progression framework offering direct routes to Senior Associate and Partner roles
within an expanding practice. Culture & Support: Supportive, collaborative, and friendly working environment backed by dedicated secretarial and administrative support. #J-18808-Ljbffr