Jameson Legal
Commercial Lawyer
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Commercial Lawyer – Flexible Consultancy (7+ PQE)
Position: Senior Commercial Solicitor (Flexible Consultancy)
We are partnering with a dynamic, expanding law firm specialising in advising entrepreneurial businesses, including start-ups, scale-ups, and established SMEs across diverse sectors. They deliver commercially focused legal advice in a collaborative, modern approach with a strong reputation.
About the Role
This flexible consultancy opportunity is ideal for an experienced commercial lawyer seeking high-quality flexible work, while continuing to build strong client relationships and develop their professional profile.
The role offers:
- Significant autonomy with support from an experienced leadership team.
- Active contribution opportunities to the growth of the practice and wider business.
- Strong emphasis on business development, networking, and client relationship management.
- Firm-wide support to help consultants expand their client base.
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Responsibilities
You will advice on a wide range of commercial matters, including:
- Commercial contracts across multiple sectors
- Supply agreements, agency, and distribution agreements
- Terms and conditions
- Introducer agreements
- SaaS and software contracts
- Data protection issues within commercial transactions
- Intellectual property and licensing matters
- Support in corporate transactions, including transitional services and intra-group agreements
- Advising founders, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses throughout their lifecycle
Additional duties include:
- Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers
- Contributing to the development of the commercial practice
- Participation in business development initiatives
Requirements
Suitable candidates’ll usually demonstrate:
- Qualification as a Solicitor in England & Wales
- Ideally 7+ years' PQE gained within notable law firms
- Strong experience advising on a broad range of commercial contracts
- Solid understanding of data protection within agreements
- Experience working in-house and/or on secondment
- Previous exposure to managing client relationships at a senior level
- Experience supervising teams or a desire to take on leadership responsibilities
- Interest in business development and growing a personal practice
- Excelent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- A commercial, solutions-focused approach to legal advice
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Working Arrangements
This position is on a consultancy basis, with flexibility in working patterns:
- Open to discussing 3, 4, or 5 days per week, adjusted depending on availability and business needs.
- Competitive hourly rate available.
Why Join Us?
This opportunity is perfect for a senior commercial lawyer seeking greater:
- Flexibility
- Autonomy
- Involvement in the growth of a modern, entrepreneurial legal practice.
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