Corporate and Commercial Solicitor (NQ-3)

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (0–3 PQE)

An established and growing law firm is seeking a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (0–3 PQE) to join its expanding team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor to work closely with the Head of Department, gaining hands‑on exposure to a broad range of corporate and commercial matters while developing within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

• You will assist on a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters, including:
• Share and asset acquisitions and disposals
• Corporate restructures and reorganisations
• Shareholders’ agreements and corporate governance matters
• Commercial contracts and trading agreements
• Loan agreements and finance‑related transactions
• Due diligence exercises and transaction management, including data room administration
• Preparing ancillary transaction documents and Companies House filings
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, including:
• Terms and conditions
• Consultancy agreements
• Non‑disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Supply and service agreements

In addition, you will:

• Work closely with the Head of Department on a broad range of transactional and advisory matters
• Provide practical and commercially focused advice to clients
• Liaise directly with clients, lenders, accountants and other professional advisers
• Provide Independent Legal Advice on personal guarantees and joint borrower, sole proprietor matters
• Assist with departmental development, precedents and process improvement initiatives
• Support business development and client relationship activities

The Firm

• Growing Corporate & Commercial team with ambitious expansion plans
• Strong client base comprising SMEs, owner‑managed businesses and entrepreneurs
• Supportive and collaborative culture with direct Partner and Head of Department exposure
• Excellent training, mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Clear progression pathway for ambitious junior lawyers

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 0–3 years’ PQE
• Experience in corporate and/or commercial law gained through training contract seats or post‑qualification experience
• Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
• Commercially minded with a practical, solutions‑focused approach
• Confident communicator with strong client‑facing abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• A proactive attitude and genuine desire to develop within corporate and commercial law

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package dependent on experience
• Direct mentorship from the Head of Department
• Hybrid working after settling in period (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
• Early responsibility and client contact
• Excellent long‑term career progression opportunities

This role is well suited to a Corporate & Commercial Solicitor looking to build their career within a growing practice, offering high‑quality work, close mentorship and a clear pathway for progression.

If you would be interested in a confidential chat, please apply or reach out to tom@vastorecruitment.co.uk

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