Commercial Solicitor - York

Company Commercial Solicitor

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience) + Competitive benefits package

Location: York (Monks Cross)

Experience Level: 2+ PQE

Develop Your Corporate & Commercial Career - Exceptional Opportunity with Established Firm

Are you a driven Company Commercial Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a well-established legal practice with over 170 years of heritage, is seeking an ambitious solicitor to join their Corporate and Commercial team at their York (Monks Cross) office.

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone keen to develop a long-term career within a successful, growing law firm. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of corporate and commercial matters whilst working with diverse clients including companies, partnerships, charities, healthcare, and agricultural businesses.

The Firm

Our client is a well-established legal practice with offices in Hull and York, serving the legal needs of clients across the Hull and Yorkshire region for over 170 years. The firm has an enviable reputation for high-quality legal work, specialising in corporate and commercial, commercial property, private client, and clinical negligence/personal injury.

With multiple accreditations including Lexcel and ISO 9001, the firm combines traditional values with a forward-thinking approach. The firm's 'one firm' culture enables employees to feel part of a welcoming and inclusive environment, built on collaboration and teamwork with both clients and colleagues.

The firm has a proven track record of investing in people and training, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The Role

This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career with exposure to a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. No two days are the same - you'll work with a diverse client base handling varied and interesting transactions.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Corporate and Commercial Advisory:

• Advising on succession planning for family businesses and partnerships
• Handling asset and business sales and acquisitions
• Managing mergers and acquisitions (M&As)
• Advising on corporate re-organisations and restructuring
• Drafting and negotiating partnership agreements

Transactional Work:

• Preparing and negotiating shareholder agreements
• Advising on investment transactions and funding arrangements
• Handling company formations and constitutional matters
• Managing commercial contracts and terms of business

Client Relationship Management:

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across diverse sectors
• Providing commercially-minded advice tailored to client needs
• Developing your own network and client following with firm support
• Working with companies, partnerships, charities, healthcare, and agricultural clients

About You

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 2+ years' PQE in Company Commercial law
• Keen to develop a broad transactional skill set across corporate and commercial matters
• Experience handling business sales, M&As, partnerships, shareholder agreements, or succession planning
• Professional and commercially-minded approach with strong business acumen
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in case management systems
• Outstanding client care and communication skills with ability to build strong relationships
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple matters
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment

Desirable:

• Experience advising healthcare, agricultural, or charity sector clients
• Track record of business development or building client relationships
• Experience with family business succession planning

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Private health insurance
  • Group life cover
  • Critical illness cover
• Hybrid working arrangements for work-life balance
• Supportive and friendly working environment with 'one firm' culture
• Excellent training and structured approach to personal development through career progression framework
• Proven track record of investing in people and supporting career advancement
• Autonomy in your role coupled with support to develop and achieve individual career aspirations
• Exposure to quality client relationships with support to develop your own network
• Diverse and interesting work across multiple sectors and transaction types

Why Join?

Joining our client offers you the opportunity to develop your career with a well-established firm that has over 170 years of heritage serving the Yorkshire region. The firm's 'one firm' culture creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

You'll receive excellent training and structured personal development through the firm's career progression framework, with a proven track record of investing in people. The role offers autonomy coupled with support, allowing you to take on quality client relationships whilst developing your own network.

The diverse client base across companies, partnerships, charities, healthcare, and agricultural sectors ensures varied and interesting work, with no two days the same. This is an exceptional opportunity to build a long-term career with a successful, growing firm.

How to Apply

If you're a driven Company Commercial Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established, supportive firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Lee Hawthorne-Finch: Email: Phone:

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.