Senior Commercial Lawyer
BBBH48120_1707152485
This high-quality commercial department is looking for a Commercial Solicitor 5 years+ PQE to join their powerhouse team in Maidstone, Kent. The firm are looking for someone who can service the needs of large UK and multi-national businesses, SMEs, charities and entrepreneurs across a range of highly stimulating sectors like the life sciences, energy and tech.
The firm
1. This firm is steeped in history and heavily embedded in the Kent community and across the wider South East area, having been in operation for over 100 years. They are a first choice for many individuals and businesses and have built a solid foundation of generational clients.
2. They have a number of Legal 500 and Chambers ranked practices, with an impressive cohort of lawyers who have received recognition as leading individuals and next generation partners.
3. In addition to their core practice areas like property, private client, employment and litigation they have built a reputation for their expertise in more niche areas like agricultural property, farming and charities/not-for-profit.
The role
4. Working alongside 2 heavy hitting Commercial Partners, you will work across a broad range of commercial contracts and demonstrate outstanding drafting and negotiation skills.
5. The practice also deals with data protection work, intellectual property and financing structures.
6. This Chambers ranked team is headed up by a highly regarded Partner who is recognised globally, which speaks to the strength of the wider team under their direction.
7. This role presents a real opportunity for an ambitious commercial lawyer with a good grounding of experience to take their technical skills and knowledge to an advanced level by learning and working next to this Partner.
8. If you're looking forward-thinking and progressive firm with accessible career progression pathways, this is an excellent opportunity to consider.
Requirements
9. Commercial Solicitor with 5 years+ PQE likely at Associate or Senior Associate level from a highly regarded regional or city firm.
10. Excellent technical knowledge with a clear commercial focus
11. Desire and ability to contribute to business development projects
What's on offer
12. Above market rate salary plus an exceptional benefits package
13. Opportunity to work alongside leading commercial lawyers
14. Varied and interesting workload with a good level of autonomy from the outset
Exciting opportunity for an ambitious Commercial Associate or Senior Associate to join a successful commercial team in Maidstone, Kent.