Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Commercial Solicitor / Associate

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Commercial Solicitor (0-5 PQE) | Birmingham
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor (0-5 PQE) to join the growing Commercial team of a Top 50 UK law firm in Birmingham.
This role offers exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial work, advising a diverse client base including established businesses, manufacturers, retailers, and fast-growing entrepreneurial organisations. You'll work closely with experienced commercial lawyers while benefiting from genuine client contact and early responsibility.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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The team advises on a wide variety of commercial contracts and business arrangements, with opportunities to develop expertise in specialist areas including technology, AI, data protection, competition law, and consumer law.
Why consider this opportunity?
- High-quality commercial work with a varied client base
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Strong mentoring and career development opportunities
- Clear progression prospects within a growing practice
- Excellent benefits package and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity to help shape the future growth of the team


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