Corporate & Commercial Solicitor – 5+Pqe

Company: Henderson Scott Limited
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Location: Hove
Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented Corporate & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join a progressive and expanding law firm. Based from either Hove or Crawley (two of the firm’s five offices across the South East), this is a key position within a dynamic team. You will be advising a diverse client base, from ambitious SMEs to established corporates, all within a supportive environment that proudly operates with no time recording requirements.

The Role

As a senior member of the team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Advising on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including M&A, company formations, shareholder agreements, and joint ventures.

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts such as supply, service, and trading agreements.

  • Advising on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.

  • Providing non-contentious employment and TUPE advice.

  • Assisting with sales of SPVs whose principal assets are real estate.

  • Managing client relationships and contributing to business development.

  • Supervising and supporting junior solicitors and paralegals, where appropriate.

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

  • A qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE in corporate and commercial law.

  • Confident in handling a varied caseload independently.

  • Commercially astute, with strong drafting and negotiation skills.

  • Skilled at building lasting client relationships.

  • Collaborative, proactive, and eager to play a central role in the growth of the practice.

Why Join?

  • Competitive salary from £65,000-£85,000 DOE.

  • 35-hour working week.

  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.

  • Pension scheme, health & wellbeing initiatives, cycle-to-work and electric car schemes.

  • Friendly, vibrant, and supportive team culture.

  • No time-recording required – allowing you to focus on delivering quality client service and growing your practice.

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Posted: September 2nd, 2026