Commercial & Contracts lawyer

Are you a Commercial & Contracts Solicitor seeking your next challenge? Would you like to play a key role in a business, during a period of transformational change? Whether you\’re currently in private practice and looking to move in-house, or already working in a corporate legal environment, this could be the opportunity for you. About the Role As a Commercial Solicitor, you will support a wide range of high-value, non-contentious commercial matters, while also advising on pre-contentious disputes related to contracts and commercial relationships. You will be part of a specialist legal team, within a broader legal department. You’ll lead on complex, high-value projects and play a vital role in structuring, negotiating, and drafting a wide variety of commercial agreements. These may include outsourcing, supply, joint venture, partnership, technology, and infrastructure contracts. Your work will support key business functions and strategic initiatives across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of commercial contracts and projects Draft, review, and negotiate complex contractual arrangements Advise on legal risk and strategic commercial matters Support on pre-contentious contract disputes and resolutions Contribute to legal and business-wide knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Work collaboratively with colleagues in legal, procurement, finance, and operational teams About You Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) in England & Wales Substantial post-qualification experience in commercial law Strong track record of advising on complex commercial contracts and projects Ability to lead on high-value, business-critical matters with minimal supervision Experience in public procurement law is highly desirable, though not essential Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills