Commercial Solicitor/Associate | Reading
Salary: £60,000-£73,000
Why Join?
I am working with a highly regarded firm seeking a Commercial Associate to join a growing and highly regarded commercial team based in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer to take the next step in their career, working on a broad range of high-quality commercial matters within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
You will work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure to complex and varied work while also contributing to business development and client relationship management. The firm places strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development, and long-term career progression.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing a varied caseload of commercial matters, including:
- Commercial contracts and agreements
- Supply of goods and services agreements
- Terms and conditions
- Partnership and shareholder agreements
- Wider commercial advisory work across multiple sectors
- Advising clients on day-to-day commercial legal issues via meetings, written advice, and telephone consultations
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
- Supporting corporate transactions with associated commercial contract input
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships with both new and existing clients
- Assisting with business development activities, including networking, webinars, and client seminars
- Working collaboratively across departments on cross-referral matters
- Ensuring compliance with internal risk and regulatory procedures
- Keeping up to date with developments in commercial law and contributing to internal know-how
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate
What They’re Looking For:
- Ideally 2–5 PQE in a Commercial Law or Commercial Contracts role
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
- Solid understanding of core commercial legal principles
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a busy workload
- Proactive, commercial, and client-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Interest in business development and client engagement
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary with regular reviews
- Discretionary bonus scheme (subject to performance)
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave
- Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan options
- Life assurance cover
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Employee wellbeing programme and mental health support
- Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
- Paid professional subscriptions and strong CPD support
- Structured training and clear progression pathways
- Modern, collaborative office environment with parking available
- Regular social events and team activities
- Opportunities to participate in charity and community initiatives
How to Apply
If you are a Commercial Lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic and supportive team in Reading, please email your CV to harriett@ljwsolutions.com for a confidential discussion.