Business Services

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal firm is seeking a Commercial Lawyer for their Business Services Department in Bournemouth. The ideal candidate should have 2-4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and possess a thorough knowledge of commercial law. Responsibilities include delivering quality client services and developing new client relationships. The firm promotes a supportive culture with opportunities for career advancement. Benefits include private medical healthcare and flexible perks like subsidized gym membership or additional leave.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

Choice of subsidized gym membership

Cashback medical scheme

Further pension contribution

Additional day of annual leave

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge and appropriate current qualification in commercial law.
• Must have 2-4 years PQE as a Commercial Lawyer.
• High standard of written and spoken English required.

Responsibilities

• Process instructions according to the firm's quality standards.
• Deliver quality professional services to clients.
• Develop new clients and maintain relationships.
• Participate in marketing activities.
• Assist team in achieving fee earning targets.

Skills

Commercial law knowledge

High standard of written and spoken English

Organization and time management skills

Teamwork

Adaptability and flexibility

Initiative

Education

Relevant legal qualification

Job description

Overview

We currently have a vacancy for a Commercial Lawyer within our Business Services Department based at our Charminster office.

The role involves a wide range of commercial work e.g. Terms and Conditions, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Privacy Policies, Non-Disclosure Agreements, B2B and B2C Contracts, Hire Agreements and non-contentious IP work.

The Firm

Ellis Jones is a progressive and expanding legal practice with over 180 staff and 8 offices.

You will be working within a dynamic and challenging environment with a fun and supportive culture, providing a high-quality service to our clients. Our culture supports and encourages your career development with real opportunities to progress throughout the firm using a clear set if competencies as well as a successful mentoring scheme.

Our Corporate and Commercial Department have been recognised in The Legal 500 (UK 2026) with the following quote made: “The team at Ellis Jones Solicitors go out of their way to ensure they get to know clients and what they need.” You will be working within a dynamic environment that has a fun and supportive culture. We strive to provide a high-quality service to our clients and to continuously develop. Neil Cook who is the head of the Department, was recognised as a key contact in Chambers & Partners UK Guide 2026 - “Ellis Jones provides a pragmatic approach with members of the team having run their own businesses.”

The Candidate

This role will suit a Commercial Lawyer with 2-4 years PQE.

Main Responsibilities

• Process instructions in accordance with established procedures of both good practice and the firm’s quality standards
• Deliver quality professional services to clients
• Undertake fee earning work to high standards of accuracy and efficiency under the supervision of the Partners
• Effect financial controls for matters under his/her supervision
• Develop new clients and markets and maintain and build upon exiting client relationships
• Participate in marketing activities and maintain appropriate professional relationships with referrers etc.
• To undertake any training as directed to ensure that required skills remain in line with the Firms requirements
• Any additional duties as may reasonably be required

Objectives

• Assist team in achieving fee earning targets.
• Delivering a quality service (Measures: client complaints, file reviews, audits)
• Development of New Business (Measures: new clients to the firm)
• Adopt Conduct and Procedures in accordance with the office manual (Measures: file reviews, auditor’s reports, feedback form other staff/Partners, client feedback)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Thorough knowledge and appropriate current qualification (as applicable) in the appropriate area of law
• High standard of written and spoken English
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Must be able to work as a team
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to use initiative essential
• Salary: Dependent upon skills and competencies
• Private Medical Healthcare
• Choice of 2 out of 4 of: Subsidised gym membership, cashback medical scheme, further pension contribution, additional day of annual leave