At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial contracts while managing your own caseload.
- Company: Dynamic legal team in the West Midlands with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and early responsibility.
- Other info: Opportunity for rapid development and exposure to diverse legal matters.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and make an immediate impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 2-6 years' PQE and experience in commercial contracts.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor (2–6 PQE) to join a busy, forward-thinking legal team based in the West Midlands. This hybrid role (three days in the office) is ideal for a Solicitor looking to build strong hands-on experience in commercial contracts, particularly buyer-side third-party agreements, within a fast-paced and supportive environment. You will play a key role in commercial negotiations and contract management, working closely with internal stakeholders and gaining exposure to high-volume, business-critical work.
As a Commercial Contracts Solicitor, you will:
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of buyer-side third-party commercial contracts
- Manage your own caseload of commercial agreements, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
- Advise internal business teams on contractual risk, compliance and obligations
- Support fast-moving commercial projects with practical, solutions-focused legal advice
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and best practice across contracts
- Maintain robust contract records and document management processes
Exposure to intellectual property and data protection matters is advantageous but not essential.
You will ideally be:
- A qualified solicitor (England & Wales)
- Between 2 - 6 years' PQE
- Experienced in commercial contracts, either through a training seat or post-qualification role
- Comfortable handling buyer-side commercial agreements
- Commercially minded, proactive, and able to manage a fast-paced workload
- A clear communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail
What's On Offer:
- Hybrid working – 3 days office-based
- High-quality exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts
- Early responsibility and the opportunity to develop quickly as a commercial solicitor
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Supportive and professional legal team with a strong focus on development
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking to develop within a dynamic, in-house style environment, with real responsibility and the chance to make an immediate impact.
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