Commercial Solicitor

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* Commercial Solicitor* Leeds* Salary £50,000 - £70,000About the JobWe are pleased to present this unique opportunity to join a leading regional Law Firm based in Leeds.Commercial Solicitor - £50,000 - £70,000 - Leeds - REF 284188CWThe Role Superb opportunity to join a modern and dynamic regional firm that offers specialist quality legal advice to a range of private and commercial clients across the North of England. The firm is recognised across the region for its outstanding client care and high-quality private and commercial work- including commercial litigation, company law, corporate finance and commercial contracts.Due to the development and expansion of the firms existing commercial offering, it is now seeking to appoint an additional commercial solicitor to work alongside the existing commercial/corporate team to assist in delivering the firms wider expansion and growthstrategy for the corporate/commercial division.The ideal candidate will have more than 4 years PQE and will principally be involved in servicing a diverse client base on behalf of SMEs and regional commercial clients. There is a steady flow of new instructions from existing clients and the firm is seekinga motivated commercial solicitor who can develop relationships and will easily tap into a lucrative and established client base.The successful candidate will be expected to work with limited supervision but benefit from full administrative, marketing and paralegal support.The firm is based in Leeds, and the location is commutable from York, Harrogate, Wakefield, Huddersfield and Bradford. The senior management team embody a core ethos of work/life balance, with hybrid working offered across the firm as standard- i.e., flexible working patterns and home working offered without hesitation.The Benefits & How to Apply * £50,000 - £70,000 per annum* 25 days annual leave per year + bank holidays + Christmas closure.* Incredibly flexible hybrid working policy offered across the firm.* Company car leasing offered to all fee earners.* Competitive company pension* Ongoing training and development.* Onsite Parking.The Candidate* Commercial Solicitor with at least 4 years PQE or equivalent.* Ability to work to deadlines, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.* Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative.* Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail.* Excellent organisation and time-management skills.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Professional and effective communication with team members and contacts.* Previous experience working In-House or across Private Practice with experience in company/commercial matters is essential.Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone - there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.Contact Cameran Waite (Retained Consultant) INDCWDirect Dial: Mobile: More About William James RecruitmentWilliam James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients including a range of Legal 500 firms.Founded in 2009 by CEO Paul Wingfield, we are not your average recruiter, we build long-term relationships and work with an extensive network of the best law firms, lawyers and support staff.If youre looking for full-service recruitment, unparalleled legal expertise, and a qualified team at your disposal, think William James Recruitment.