Salary guide
Corporate Lawyer
- Average salary
- £40,000 – £120,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
LegalBusiness
- The UK legal sector is worth over £37 billion
Other names this job is known by
- Commercial Lawyer
- Business Lawyer
Key responsibilities
- Advise businesses on legal matters (contracts, mergers, compliance)
- Draft and review legal documents
- Negotiate deals and settlements
Skills and qualifications required
- Law degree (LLB or GDL)
- LPC/BPTC
- Qualified solicitor or barrister
- Experience in corporate law
- Analytical and negotiation skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Associate
- Partner
- Head of Department
- In-house Counsel
How to get the job
- Obtain a law degree or complete a GDL
- Pass the LPC
- Secure a training contract with a law firm
- Qualify as a solicitor
- Progress to senior or specialist roles with experience
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