Commercial NQ Solicitor

Chadwick Nott; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected regional law firm in Reading is seeking a Commercial NQ Solicitor to join their high-performing team. This role involves advising clients from diverse sectors on commercial agreements, IT contracts, and data protection matters. The firm promotes a hybrid working model and prioritizes professional development in a collaborative environment. Suitable candidates must have a proactive approach and a genuine interest in commercial law. Salary range is £55,000-£65,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Modern hybrid working model

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 0-4 PQE in commercial law.
• Ability to handle commercial trading agreements and technology contracts.
• Interest in developing expertise in commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Join a team advising clients across private, public, and third sectors.
• Handle commercial contracts including outsourcing and franchising.
• Gain early responsibility and client contact.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Commercial awareness

Intellectual curiosity

Team-oriented approach

Job description

Job details

• Job title: Commercial NQ Solicitor
• Location: Reading
• Salary: £55,000-£65,000
• PQE Level: 0-4 PQE
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full-time

A well‑regarded regional firm is seeking an ambitious Commercial lawyer (NQ-3 PQE) to join a high‑performing team advising clients across the private, public and third sectors. The team handles a broad range of work including commercial trading agreements, IT and technology contracts, outsourcing, franchising, IP, manufacturing and data protection. You will gain early responsibility, direct client contact and the chance to act as an extension of in‑house legal teams.

The firm offers a modern hybrid working model, typically two to three days in the office, with access to strong support, excellent technology and the option to work across more than one Thames Valley office. The environment is collaborative, inclusive and focused on professional development.

You will bring strong drafting skills, commercial awareness, intellectual curiosity and a proactive, team‑oriented approach, along with a genuine interest in developing your expertise in commercial law.

For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the South East in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.

Contact

• (e) [e-mail]
• (m) 07921 895 776
• (t) 0117 917 1864
• (l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*