Commercial Law Vacancies

Our commercial law offering is both diverse and strong. We cover most areas of commercial law including Company &Commercial (often called “CoCo”), Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property and Employment. Within those broad heading lies a range of solutions.

Wilson Browne Solicitors are proud to have been named Northamptonshire Law Society’s Large Law Firm Of The Year for 2015/2016 and 2017/2018, 2019, 2021 and again in 2022 – pretty impressive!

Many of our business lawyers are recognised in the Legal 500 (a who’s who of the legal profession) and we pride ourselves in delivering commercial, cost-effective and practical advice to our clients.

With such a diverse range, we’re always looking for talented individuals of various experience and levels to join us.

Please note that qualified Solicitors, Fee earners, Court of Protection staff, Accounts staff, Managers/ Directors or Partners joining Wilson Browne will be DBS checked as part of our recruitment process. An advanced credit check will also be required for Accounts staff and Court of Protection staff.

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We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Solicitor or Junior Partner to join our Corporate Commercial Team in Northampton.

Wilson Browne is the largest commercial law team in Northamptonshire – recognised by the Legal 500, Lexcel Accredited, and winner of numerous awards. It may come as a shock, but there is an active Company & Commercial market outside of the big cities – this region is thriving and with that, comes great opportunity for ambitious lawyers.

Our growing team works with local, regional and national clients; supporting them with all aspects of their business. We’re looking for someone with a broad understanding of the commercial and legal needs of corporate clients and experience in advising on: corporate structures; acquisition and growth strategies; succession planning; mergers and joint ventures; restructures and demergers; commercial contracts; and corporate governance. You will have entrepreneurial instincts and spirit and be used to collaborating closely with colleagues across a range of disciplines, clients and other firms and advisers. You will be well connected professionally and adept at networking and driving business development.

Responsibilities:

You will be advising on the following:

• Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals
• Succession Planning
• Employee Share Schemes including EMIs, EBTs and EOTs
• Restructuring and Demergers
• Finance Documents
• Governance Documents including Shareholders Agreements, Articles of Association and Partnership Agreements
• Commercial Contracts
• Franchising
• …drafting, advising, negotiating, dealmaking…

..if you follow all that, AND enjoy supervising and working in an environment that also promotes a healthy work life balance… then you’re talking our language, and if that’s the case we should be talking.

Ideally you will have 8 years + PQE  and a good range of  experience, and be excited to join a growing Corporate Commercial Team that has a great flow of work already, and more to come.

If you’ve got this far in your career you are no doubt a confident communicator: persuasive, articulate, and friendly with a good sense of humour…and a hunger to get deals done (as well as having good drafting and analytical skills).

Please note, that our PQE requirements are for guide purposes. If you have more or fewer years of experience, or are FILEX nor SRA registered, we would still love to hear from you!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Commercial Property Solicitor to join our busy Legal 500 recognised team, based at our Kettering office.

We are considering individuals with a range of experience between NQ to 3 years PQE. You will have the opportunity to work independently, manage your own caseload and have direct client contact from the start to the end of transactions. You will also benefit from the guidance and support of the wider Commercial Property teams covering Northamptonshire, including 6 Partners. We are committed to the development of our staff with defined career plans in place and a fantastic team culture.

This is a role where your voice will be heard, with genuine scope for a challenging, but supported career. On top of that, you’ll have first-class support from our award-winning Marketing Team, to assist with business development opportunities.

Scope of work

You’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of property matters, including, but not limited to:

• leases
• freehold property
• development land
• agricultural property
• acting for SIPPS/SASSs, corporates, individuals
• dealing with commercial lenders
• Option Agreements, Promotion Agreements, and Overage

And pretty much anything else you may come across in commercial property work.

Like variety? You’ll love it here!

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload of complex matters and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• An appetite for business development.

A strong team ethic and a desire to make a difference.

We are looking for a wide range of full-time LPC or SQE colleagues to join our Trainee programme in 2025, 2026 and 2027 (we intake in May and November each year). You could be based at any of our 6 offices in Northamptonshire and Leicester, working in any of our teams that provide #AllTheHelpYouNeed to clients, their families and their businesses.

With a nearly 200-year history, six thriving offices, and a standout reputation, we’re a forward-thinking firm with a vision: that vision starts with being a great place to work, prioritising work-life balance, personal growth, and career progression, all while offering generous perks and the opportunity to learn from some of the best Legal 500 teams around.

In this role, you’ll take on a diverse mix of both contentious and non-contentious work. We will challenge you but try to avoid subjects you cannot face! We offer rotating seats for those that need them, and in-depth exposure to SQE candidates that know where they want to go. Stick with us, and you can expect a long career full of progression, variety and impact.

You’ll get client contact from the outset, get involved in business development at an early stage and have plenty of peers to support you.

Although previous experience in a relevant area of law is desirable, suitable candidates will be considered.

We are looking for team players with excellent client care skills, an abundance of common sense and a determination to put down some roots. A strong team ethic, attention to detail and a passion for working with others is essential!

Responsibilities…

These roles are full and busy and will include the following:

• Dealing directly with clients.
• The opportunity to get involved in real work, from day one.
• Checking and drafting paperwork (varies by team but examples can be court documents, letters, contracts, applications, agreements, forms…)
• Supporting other members of the team.
• Legal research
• File management & other administration
• Being kind to #WilsonBear!

Requirements

You will have the ability to confidently manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, have excellent communication skills and be a team player. Some legal or administrative experience is preferred and the ability to work within a busy team is essential. Excellent customer care skills are essential, as well as strong organisational skills.

At Wilson Browne Solicitors we believe in training and supporting our staff. These roles are each excellent opportunities for an ambitious person seeking to make a career in law.

Recruitment process and timeline:

Application process: Please submit your CV and cover letter/ email note explaining “ why now?, why you?, why here?, why Wilson Browne?” to careers@wilsonbrowne.co.uk

Closing date: Friday 13^th June

Interviews: Thursday 26^th June and Friday 27^th June in Kettering