Commercial Contracts Solicitor - 3 - 5 PQE

Think Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Think Legal Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Contracts Solicitor in Leeds. The role is full-time, permanent, with hybrid working after a probationary period.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years PQE and strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with a focus on delivering pragmatic, commercially-minded advice. You will handle a broad practice across supply, technology and marketing contracts, build client relationships, and develop the ability to manage matters with

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in commercial contracts law (Leeds).
• Solid experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to deliver clear, solution-oriented advice.
• Proactive, with appetite for business development.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including supply, purchase, distribution, outsourcing, media and technology contracts.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially-focused legal advice on day-to-day business issues and strategic projects.
• Lead client matters with increasing autonomy as you develop within the role.
• Build and manage your own client relationships.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Client relationships

Job description

Commercial Contracts Solicitor| 3–5 Years PQE | Leeds

Salary:CompetitiveContract:Permanent, Full Time | Hybrid working available

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded regional law firm with a strong market reputation, particularly within the Retail and Technology sectors. Known for their practical, commercially focused approach and deep sector expertise, they have built long-standing relationships with an impressive client base ranging from ambitious SMEs through to household-name national and international brands. Their Commercial team has delivered sustained growth over recent years and continues to go from strength to strength.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded solicitor with 3-5 years PQE to join this thriving Commercial team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who is ready to take on greater responsibility, build their own client relationships, and develop across a broad and varied commercial practice.

The role is full time and Leeds based, with hybrid working available following a probationary period.

The Role

You will advise clients across a wide spectrum of commercial contracts matters, with the firm's Commercial practice.Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including supply, purchase and distribution contracts, outsourcing arrangements, media and marketing contracts, and technology agreements


• Providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice on both day-to-day business issues and strategic projects


• Leading client matters with increasing autonomy as you develop within the role


• Building and managing your own client relationships


• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the team

The Candidate

Our client is looking for a candidates who can demonstrate:

• 3–5 years' PQE in commercial contracts law


• Solid experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts


• The ability to deliver clear, solution-oriented advice


• A proactive, can-do attitude with a genuine appetite for business development

Why Apply?

This is a strong platform for a mid-level commercial lawyer looking to broaden their experience, step up their client-facing responsibilities, and develop within a supportive and growing team. The firm's sector focus in Retail and Technology gives candidates the opportunity to build genuinely differentiated expertise in high-demand areas.