Corporate Commercial Solicitor

Senior Corporate Commercial Solicitor / Junior Partner Location: Northampton Salary: £60,000 (DOE) Full-time | Career Progression | Legal 500 Recognised Team An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Commercial Solicitor (ideally 6 PQE) or Junior Partner to join a well-established and thriving Corporate & Commercial team based in Northampton . You’ll be joining one of the region’s largest commercial law practices – recognised in the Legal 500 and consistently ranked for both the quality of work and client care. This is a genuinely strategic opportunity for a driven lawyer who’s looking to move into a leadership role or build on existing partnership experience. The Role: You’ll advise a varied client base from local businesses to national corporates across a full spectrum of corporate commercial work, including: Mergers, acquisitions & disposals Succession planning Employee share schemes (EMIs, EBTs, EOTs) Restructuring & demergers Commercial contracts & franchising Finance agreements Corporate governance documents (Shareholders' Agreements, Articles, Partnership Agreements) You will play a vital role in shaping the future of the team, mentoring junior lawyers and collaborating across departments. There’s also a strong emphasis on business development , so an entrepreneurial mindset and confidence in networking are key. What We’re Looking For: Qualified Solicitor (6 PQE) with solid corporate commercial experience Strong drafting and analytical skills Commercial acumen and client-focused approach A confident communicator, capable of managing complex deals Ability to supervise and inspire junior team members A proactive and positive attitude to business development Why Join? Long-standing heritage (200 years), with deep community roots Supportive, down-to-earth culture that genuinely values work-life balance Strong track record of internal progression – many partners have trained at the firm Involvement in local Chamber of Commerce and regular engagement with schools, universities, and community events Hybrid Working: The firm operates an "in more than not" office-based model, with full office presence required during the 6-month probation. Hybrid working is considered post-probation on a case-by-case basis. Benefits Include: 26 days holiday , rising to 28 with service (plus 3 days for Christmas closure) BUPA private healthcare Life insurance (3x salary) Matched pension contributions (up to 4%) 1 day per year volunteering leave Annual recognition awards Enhanced packages for Junior Partners Please note: Offers are subject to references, right to work, SRA, and DBS checks. If you are interested, please send me your up-to-date cv to or call on INDCATN

Location: Holcot, GB

Posted Date: 6/14/2025