Commercial Solicitor

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join a well-established and growing law firm based in Hull. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 4-5 years PQE who has experience advising commercial clients, within the agricultural sector and on planning and development matters.

You will work with a broad range of clients including agricultural businesses, landowners, developers, SMEs, and corporate organisations, providing commercially focused legal advice across a varied caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of company commercial matters from instruction through to completion. 
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements. 
• Advise on business sales and acquisitions, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements and corporate restructures. 
• Provide legal advice to agricultural clients including farms, estates and rural businesses. 
• Advise clients on land development, planning agreements and commercial aspects of development projects. 
• Support clients with joint ventures, business expansion and investment transactions. 
• Liaise with developers, landowners, accountants, surveyors and other professional advisers. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while assisting with business development activities. 
• Keep up to date with changes in company, commercial and planning legislation. 
• Supervise and mentor junior members of the team where appropriate. 

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. 
• 4-5 years PQE within Company Commercial law. 
• Experience advising agricultural or rural business clients. 
• Knowledge of planning and development work would be highly advantageous. 
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills. 
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently. 
• Excellent client care and communication skills. 
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to problem solving. 
• Strong organisational and time management skills. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 DOE. 
• Excellent career progression opportunities. 
• Supportive and collaborative working environment. 
• Ongoing professional development and training. 
• Generous holiday allowance. 
• Company pension scheme. 

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
 
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