Commercial Contracts Lawyer

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer with 2-6 years PQE. You will advise on high-value contracts for major UK and global clients, work in a collaborative and flexible environment, and have opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates possess strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a focus on client relationships and business growth.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Structured training

Performance-based rewards

Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of PQE in commercial and contract law.
• Experience mentoring junior lawyers for Senior Associate level applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client demands.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value, long-term strategic arrangements.
• Act for private and public sector clients on international projects.
• Support corporate and real estate teams on transactional matters.
• Build relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Technical skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Job description

Commercial Contracts Lawyer – 2-6 PQE | International Law Firm | Birmingham/Hybrid

BCL Legal is delighted to be assisting a leading international law firm with the recruitment of an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Commercial Contracts team in Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected national team known for its depth of expertise and work on complex, high-value commercial arrangements for major UK and global clients.

The Opportunity

This role sits within the Strategic Contracts group, advising on a wide range of matters from day-to-day commercial contracts to large-scale outsourcings and multi-jurisdictional projects.

You'll work closely with experienced partners and senior lawyers across the national and international network, advising clients in sectors such as transport, utilities, industrial engineering, aerospace, and automotive.

Typical matters include:

• Advising on high-value, long-term strategic arrangements as well as BAU commercial contracts
• Acting for both private and public sector clients on regional, national and international projects
• Supporting corporate and real estate teams on transactional matters
• Building relationships across the firm and contributing to business development initiatives

About You

We're keen to hear from lawyers with around 2-6 years' PQE (as a guide only) who have:

• A solid grounding in commercial and contract law
• Strong drafting, negotiation and technical skills
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing client demands
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, client-focused approach
• Commercial awareness and an enthusiasm for developing relationships and business

Those applying at Senior Associate level should also demonstrate experience mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to client development activities.

The Firm Offers

• The opportunity to join a market-leading commercial practice working with high-profile clients
• Excellent career progression, with clear pathways and structured training
• A collaborative, flexible and inclusive culture that supports hybrid working
• A comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing support, mentoring programmes, performance-based rewards alongside a highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.

If you're looking for the next step in your commercial contracts career within a firm that offers genuine quality of work, professional development, and international exposure, this could be the ideal move.

Apply now or for a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal.