Senior Commercial Lawyer | 3+ PQE
Core
Senior Commercial Lawyer acting as 2IC to build a growing practice, advising SMEs on transactions, governance, and contracts while mentoring junior staff.
Role type
Senior IC commercial lawyer (2IC)
Builds
Commercial Law practice, client relationships, and team capacity
Domain
Legal services, commercial law, corporate advisory
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
commercial advisory, contract drafting, negotiation, M&A, lease drafting, team leadership, client relationship management, business development
Preferred skills
supervising junior lawyers, people management, practice development
Technologies
legal research tools, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Advise businesses on structures, governance, and commercial matters; Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including shareholder and employment contracts; Act for clients on mergers and acquisitions and lease transactions; Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and paralegals; Manage a portfolio of retainer clients independently; Develop business development and networking skills to win new work
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential
