Commercial Solicitor

Iceland Foods; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with excellent benefits

Discounted gym membership

Educational sponsorship

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Long service awards

Reward & recognition

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Chester is seeking a Commercial Solicitor to provide essential legal support. You will handle commercial agreements and advise on regulatory compliance in a dynamic team. Ideal candidates are qualified solicitors with at least 2 years’ PQE and a passion for in-house work. This full-time role offers significant growth in an international setting with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a caseload with effective prioritization.
• Strong communication skills and rapport building.
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential legal support to the company.
• Review and draft various commercial agreements.
• Advise on marketing materials, regulatory compliance, and disputes.

Skills

Contract drafting and negotiation

Team collaboration

Communication

Technical ability

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years’ PQE

Tools

MS Office (Word and Outlook)

Job description

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Deeside Recruitment Partner @ Iceland Foods | Your Iceland recruitment girl for everything IT, Digital & Retail Ops, HR, International & Legal ️

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for acommitted and passionate Commercial Solicitor to join our growing business.

Purpose of the role

As part of our dynamic team at Iceland, you'll provide essential legal support to our company and its wider group. This is a fast-paced role in a company with international and multi-sectoral reach, perfect for a confident solicitor who can think on their feet and communicate effectively.

You'll experience the variety and quality of work befitting of a large firm in private practice. Not only will you be involved in reviewing and drafting a wide range of commercial agreements, including framework agreements, IT agreements and trademark licences, but the team plays an integral role in the many critical and innovative business projects across the group, from start-ups to key commercial partnerships and joint ventures. You will also advise in respect of marketing materials, regulatory compliance, data protection, disputes and a whole host of other ad hoc legal queries.

Our team is focused on commitment, reward and recognition, leadership, taking responsibility and innovation. We attract talented lawyers, each of whom brings their own unique qualities, along with a commercial and collaborative approach, professional drive and a commitment to success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior to mid-level solicitor to thrive within our supportive team. We welcome applications from candidates currently working in-house or those in private practice with a genuine desire to move in-house.

This is a full-time role, but part-time applicants may also be considered.

Key requirements:

• Contract drafting and negotiation: manage your own caseload with effective and efficient prioritisation of tasks.
• Team collaboration: work as a team player in a strong, supportive environment.
• Personal responsibility: resolve, resilience, exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines when required.
• Communication: strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.A good sense of humour is a must!
• Technical ability: proficiency in MS Office tools, particularly Word and Outlook.

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified solicitors with at least 2 years’ PQE in a commercial or in-house department. Ideally, we seek candidates with 2-6+ years’ PQE. However, we are open to considering all candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills for this role.
• Experience in data protection, litigation, consumer law, IP, and corporate law is desirable but not essential. A willingness to learn is critical.

This role offers a unique chance to grow and develop in a vibrant, international company. If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel in this environment, we would love to hear from you.

What to expect from us:

• A competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• Discounted gym membership
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Legal Services and Retail

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