Commercial Solicitor / Associate (NQ-3 PQE)
Midlands | Leading Regional Law Firm

I'm currently working with a well-regarded and growing regional law firm that is looking to recruit a Commercial Solicitor or Associate (NQ-3 PQE) into its expanding Midlands team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior commercial lawyer seeking high-quality work, early client exposure and the chance to develop a specialism within a supportive and ambitious commercial practice. The team advises a diverse client base ranging from established businesses and manufacturers to fast-growing entrepreneurial companies, offering a varied and interesting workload.

The Opportunity

Joining an experienced commercial team, you will advise businesses on a broad range of commercial law matters while developing strong client relationships and building your technical expertise.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on a wide range of commercial contracts and business-critical agreements.
• Supporting businesses with day-to-day commercial legal matters and strategic projects.
• Working with clients across a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, retail and other growth industries.
• Building and maintaining trusted client relationships.
• Collaborating with colleagues across multiple practice areas to provide practical, commercially focused advice.
• Developing expertise in specialist areas of commercial law, which may include data protection, consumer law, competition law, technology, AI or other emerging sectors.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the commercial practice.

Candidate Profile
This opportunity would suit:

• A newly qualified solicitor through to approximately 3 years' PQE.
• A lawyer with commercial law experience gained in private practice or through a commercial seat during training.
• Someone who enjoys building long-term client relationships and providing pragmatic legal advice.
• A commercially minded individual with strong communication and drafting skills.
• A lawyer looking to establish themselves within the Midlands legal market.
• An ambitious team player who enjoys working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to join a growing commercial team where junior lawyers are given genuine responsibility and direct access to clients from an early stage. The firm is keen to support lawyers in developing specialist expertise and provides a strong platform for long-term career progression.

For candidates who enjoy variety, want exposure to a broad client base and are looking to develop a career within commercial law, this represents an excellent opportunity