Average Commercial Lawyer salary in Milton Keynes

Corporate Lawyer - 8+ PQEMilton Keynes / Northampton (Hybrid) 1 day per week WFH£75,000+ per annum (DOE) Are you an experienced Corporate Lawyer looking for a new challenge with a respected and growing regional firm? We're seeking a talented solicitor with strong corporate experience to join a professional experienced team, working across the Milton Keynes and Northampton offices.You'll play a key role advising a broad client base — from start-ups to established SMEs  across a diverse range of corporate matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer who values autonomy, quality work, and a supportive environment without the pressures of partnership. The RoleAs a Corporate Lawyer, you'll handle all aspects of corporate law, including: Mergers, disposals, and acquisitionsShareholders' and partnership agreementsCompany formations and constitutional documents (including Articles of Association)Company secretarial work (board minutes and resolutions)Facility agreements and corporate security documentation About You 8+ years PQE with demonstrable experience in corporate lawDegree qualified with PGDL or LPCExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong commercial awareness and client relationship managementA team player with the ability to work well under pressureFlexible to work between Milton Keynes and Northampton, with 1 day WFH What's on Offer Competitive salary from £75,000 per annum25 days' holiday + bank holidays + your birthday offDeath in Service (4x annual salary)Company pension plan (after qualifying period)Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour support)Discounted legal services (20% for employees, 10% for family & friends)Regular social events and a genuinely supportive, people-first culture If you're ambitious, proactive, and ready to contribute to a thriving corporate practice, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today or contact us in confidence to find out more.

JOB TITLE: PARALEGAL - COMMERCIAL PROPERTYSALARY: upto £35,000HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to FridayBENEFITS: Excellent additional benefitsAre you an experienced Real Estate/Commercial Property Paralegal? Are you looking to join a leading, innovative, and dynamic firm? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal with a progressive company located in Milton Keynes. This role offers the chance to grow your expertise within a forward-thinking legal environment.Our client is ambitious and poised for significant growth. If you are a paralegal interested in real estate, we encourage you to submit your CV. Join us on our clients’ journey of growth and success.If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!JOB DESCRIPTION:To provide effective support services to the firm. Duties will include:Have day to day management of Client files covering a wide range of matters including leasehold acquisitions for greenfield sites, rooftop sites, in-build sites; deeds of variation; agreements for surrender; deeds of surrender; agreements; assignments; licences to occupy; freehold acquisitions; supplemental leases; tenancies at will; break notices; rent deposit deeds; deeds of easement; deeds of covenant; and customer licences.Draft documentation from templates and ancillary client instructions and thereafter negotiate commercial terms.Review and consider first draft documentation based on heads of terms produced by other lawyers and thereafter negotiate commercial terms and legal wording with other lawyers working towards agreeing documentation for engrossment.Compose clear and concise correspondence with Client, its externally appointed surveyors and other lawyers.Investigate both registered and unregistered titles, raise title requisitions if required and ensure compliance with any relevant restrictions.Adhere to Client internal proceduresDeal with completions.Where appropriate, deal with SDLT/LTT and HMLR applications post-completion.Attend weekly review meetings with Client personnelUndertake project work (substantial or otherwise) within the timescales set by Client and in accordance with any protocol issued by ClientEstablish and maintain good working relationships with Client personnel.At the request of Client, to spend time on secondment at its offices working alongside its in-house lawyers.Prepare and deliver training seminars on relevant topics to Client personnel at the request of Client;Attend and participate in marketing events hosted for Client personnel.Use tools such as Excel, Word and Outlook.Market the full range of services it offers so far as is possible during events or whilst networking.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Real Estate, Commercial Property or residential property experienceLandlord and Tenant law, including commercial leases.Advising on and drafting leases, transfer deeds and a variety of other supplemental property documentation.Professional Legal Qualification (Law Degree/Paralegal/CILEX) - desirable but not essential.Ability to manage own caseload.Intermediate to advanced IT and online systems ability (Microsoft Office, legal industry-specific document management systems, online portals/datarooms, etc.)Good drafting and proofreading skills.Good negotiation skills.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a teamAble to work collaboratively and fit into a friendly but busy team.Good organisational ability.Ability to work to deadlines and under pressureOur client offers competitive salaries and benefits packages. Join their team of dedicated professionals and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality legal services to their clients.To apply, please contact us, email your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.Maze Recruitment will never share your CV with any third party without your explicit consent. As part of our candidate care commitment, and due to the high volume of applications we receive, we aim to respond within 24–48 hours. If you do not hear from us in this timeframe, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities that align with your skills and interests.

Private Client Lawyer, 4+ Years PQE, Bedfordshire, £45,000 - £65,000 (DOE) – This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and professional environment, handling high-quality private client matters with genuine scope for career progression. JOB REF: 1379THE ROLE:• You will be responsible for a varied private client caseload to include Wills, Trusts & Tax, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Probate & Estate Management.• You will support and mentor more junior members of the team.• Business Development – supporting the continued growth of the team with proven BD skills.SKILLS REQUIRED:• Applications are sought from Private Client Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 4 Years PQE• STEP membership would be an advantage.• Strong client care and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy.• A proactive and commercial approach to business development.ON OFFER:• Competitive and attractive salary • Generous benefits package• Genuine career progressionContact Rebecca Barry at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.