Commercial Contracts Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Yorkshire Pie Company; Leeds; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Leeds Law Firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join our well‑established commercial team. You will advise on a broad range of business-critical agreements across sectors, including technology and SaaS matters, delivering practical and commercially focused legal advice.

The role offers exposure to varied work, strong partner support, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with genuine career progression as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE.
• Experience advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Exposure to IT, technology, software licensing or SaaS agreements would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solution-focused approach.

Responsabilités

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advising on customer and supplier contracts, terms and conditions, framework agreements and outsourcing arrangements.
• Supporting clients with strategic commercial projects and risk management matters.
• Advising on technology, software licensing and SaaS agreements.
• Working closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Building and developing long-term client relationships.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

Formation

Qualified Solicitor (UK) with 3+ PQE

Description du poste

Your new company. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base. Acting for businesses ranging from ambitious SMEs through to established national organisations, the firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and commitment to long-term client relationships.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join the firm's Leeds office.

Your new role. You will join a well-established commercial team advising clients on a broad range of business-critical commercial agreements across multiple sectors. The role offers exposure to varied and complex commercial work, with opportunities to advise on technology-related matters, including software and SaaS agreements.

Key responsibilities will include

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advising on customer and supplier contracts, terms and conditions, framework agreements and outsourcing arrangements.
• Supporting clients with strategic commercial projects and risk management matters.
• Advising on technology, software licencing and SaaS agreements.
• Working closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Building and developing long-term client relationships.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE.
• Strong experience advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Experience gained within a recognised commercial or corporate/commercial team.
• Exposure to IT, technology, software licensing or SaaS agreements would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solution-focused approach.
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• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively within a collaborative team environment.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial contracts work.
• Opportunity to advise on technology and SaaS-related matters.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with strong partner support.
• Excellent platform for developing a specialist commercial contracts practice.