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Date Added: Tue 11/02/2025

Commercial Legal Director / Partner

Farnborough, UK
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Company: REED

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, Inc benefits

Commercial Legal Director/Partner

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Hampshire
  • Salary: £80k–£100k (based on experience) + Generous Fee Earner bonus

Join our award-winning Corporate and Commercial department as a Commercial Legal Director/Partner. Our department, listed in the Legal 500, is central to the firm's ambitious growth plans. We are seeking a seasoned commercial law expert with a strong track record in business development and client generation.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

  • Advise household brand names and owner-managed businesses on a full spectrum of commercial law matters, including contract drafting, outsourcing agreements, and cross-border projects in highly regulated sectors.
  • Collaborate with leading law firms and prestigious in-house legal teams, with a focus on software, manufacturing, technology, and financial services.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, leveraging technology, including AI, to provide efficient, cost-effective solutions to clients.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Expertise in commercial law, gained at a Legal 500/Chambers-ranked firm or equivalent in-house legal team.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) or the ability to demonstrate necessary skills and experience.
  • Proven track record in business development and client generation, with an established following.
  • Passion for mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Strong leadership skills and unique ideas to help expand our commercial offering.

Benefits:

  • Generous Fee Earner bonus.
  • Free car parking.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
  • Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.

How to Apply:

To apply for the Commercial Legal Director/Partner position, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts at reed legal recruitment or reach out for an informal chat, today!

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