Commercial Projects Solicitor

QED Legal; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an ambitious Legal Counsel to join their client's in-house legal team in South Wales. This role suits qualified solicitors with NQ to 4 years PQE, offering exposure to commercial contracts in a supportive hybrid environment. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and managing legal risks.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with between NQ and 4 years PQE.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Organised and commercially aware.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical legal advice across departments.
• Draft and review commercial contracts.
• Provide guidance on legal disputes and compliance.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Overview

Legal Counsel – NQ to 4 Years PQE – In-House Opportunity – South Wales / Hybrid Working

Our client is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Solicitor to join a busy in-house legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified solicitor with between NQ and 4 years PQE to gain broad exposure to commercial contracts and diverse legal projects in a supportive, hybrid working environment based in South Wales.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, hands-on legal advice across multiple internal departments
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts with training and ongoing support provided
• Provide guidance on contractual disputes, procurement regulations, and property litigation
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to manage legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance
• Stay current with evolving legislation and proactively manage emerging legal issues

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with between NQ and 4 years PQE
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Organised, proactive, and commercially aware with excellent workload management
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with 2-3 days in-office in South Wales

Our client values relevant skills and experience over strict PQE boundaries and encourages applications from candidates outside this range who bring the right expertise. Interested in this exciting in-house position? Please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal for more details. Know someone who fits the bill? We offer a referral reward for successful placements.