Commercial Contracts Solicitor — Hybrid, Birmingham

DWF; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Equal opportunities

Job summary

DWF is seeking a Solicitor to join our Commercial team in Birmingham, advising clients on a broad range of contracts and providing expertise across public sector procurement, AI, and SaaS arrangements. The role supports the Commercial, Regulatory and Data Practice Group with a flexible, hybrid working approach.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex contracts, build long-term client relationships, and collaborate with colleagues nationwide to deliver high-quality legal advice.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor (2+PQE) with experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills, with the confidence to negotiate.
• Commercially minded and keen to understand clients’ business objectives.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and performance-driven, with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
• A team player with a collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.
• Motivated to develop skills and progress within a growing national practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply and services agreements, technology and IP agreements outsourcing and SaaS arrangements, framework and strategic partnering agreements, as well as bespoke contractual terms and conditions.
• Support clients across sectors including technology, consumer, data, cyber, energy and the public sector.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of complex contracts.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to long term client relationships.
• Collaborate with colleagues nationally across DWF’s commercial and sector teams.
• Support business development initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and maintain high-quality service delivery.
• Continuously develop technical and commercial knowledge through training, supervised practice, and awareness of industry developments.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Drafting

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Client-focused

Job description

DWF is seeking a Solicitor to join our Commercial team in Birmingham, advising clients on a broad range of contracts and providing expertise across public sector procurement, AI, and SaaS arrangements. The role supports the Commercial, Regulatory and Data Practice Group with a flexible, hybrid working approach.

You will draft, review and negotiate complex contracts, build long-term client relationships, and collaborate with colleagues nationwide to deliver high-quality legal advice.