Commercial Solicitor (Dedicated Client Lead)
Salary: £50,000--£60,000+
Location: London (Hybrid)
Direct access to a high-growth tech client
If you're a commercial solicitor who enjoys pace, autonomy, and being trusted as the "go-to" adviser, this role is built for you. You'll take ownership of a dedicated client relationship and run the day-to-day legal workflow with real influence, fast decision-making, and a varied commercial contract mix.
This is a permanent, full-time position with an immediate/ASAP start (or shortest possible notice). You'll be the primary point of contact for a UK-headquartered technology business operating at genuine scale-up speed --- so responsiveness, confidence, and strong drafting are essential.
The Opportunity
Dedicated Client Lead -- day-to-day ownership
You will act as the primary legal contact for one key client, managing their commercial matters end-to-end and working closely with founders and senior commercial stakeholders.
High-volume, fast-paced commercial work
This is an almost entirely non-contentious role, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
What You'll Be Doing
Commercial drafting \& negotiation (core focus)
Expect a workload heavily weighted towards drafting/review (circa 70%), including:
- NDAs
- MSAs
- SaaS and licensing agreements
- Supplier and partnership contracts
- Consultancy/contractor agreements
- DPAs
- IP assignments
Stakeholder management
- Advising founders and senior commercial teams directly
- Managing expectations and turnaround times in a scale-up environment
- Keeping matters moving with clear, practical legal guidance
Requirements (Must-Haves)
To be considered, you'll need:
- Qualified Solicitor (England \& Wales)
- Commercial / corporate-commercial experience with at least 2+ years' PQE (guideline)
- Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills (this is a drafting-heavy role)
- Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders without heavy supervision
- Proven ability to deliver fast turnaround (often same-day / next-day)
- Immediate availability or short notice strongly preferred
Desirable (Nice-to-Haves)
These are beneficial but not essential:
- In-house experience and/or secondment exposure, particularly in tech environments
- Experience with tech/SaaS and/or hardware-software commercial arrangements
- Exposure to IP licensing
- Working knowledge of UK GDPR / data protection (including DPAs)
- Experience handling international commercial contracts (e.g., US/EU counterparties)
Location \& Working Arrangement
- London (client-facing team base)
- Permanent, full-time
Salary \& Benefits
- £50,000--£60,000 (dependent on experience)
- Hybrid or fully remote working (role-dependent)
- High-autonomy position with direct client ownership
- Exposure to a fast-growth technology business and a broad commercial contract portfolio
- Career progression opportunity into a more senior client-lead / commercial management track as the relationship and workload grows
Apply / Next Steps
If this sounds like the right move, send your CV (or a short summary of your experience) to:
David Hawthorne-Finch
d.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com
Prefer a quick, confidential chat first? Email David with your availability and he'll arrange a call.
Confidentiality: All applications and conversations will be handled in strict confidence.
