Commercial Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial practice in Scotland is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with 3+ years PQE to join their team. This role focuses on intellectual property and technology contracts, offering opportunities for progression in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include drafting agreements, advising on technology contracts, and providing practical advice on consumer law. The firm emphasizes client relationship management and supporting junior colleagues, making it an ideal opportunity for a lawyer looking to deepen expertise in IP and technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in commercial, IP or technology work.
• Experience in drafting IP agreements including R&D and licensing.
• Ability to advise on technology contracts and broader commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate IP agreements including licensing and confidentiality.
• Advise on technology contracts such as software development and outsourcing.
• Support broader commercial contracts, including supply and distribution.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Client relationship management

Collaborative communication

Organised approach

Job description

Commercial Solicitor (3+ years')

A leading commercial practice is seeking a commercial solicitor(3+ PQE) to join its team, focusing on intellectual property, technology contracts and wider commercial advisory work. The role has been created in response to increased demand and offers strong scope for progression.

The Opportunity

You will work across a varied mix of IP, data, digital and commercial matters, gaining exposure to high-quality transactional and advisory work. The environment is collaborative, with opportunities to develop specialist expertise and take on meaningful responsibility. Office presence is expected three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating IP agreements, including licensing, R&D, confidentiality and franchise arrangements
• Advising on technology contracts such as software development, SaaS, cloud and outsourcing
• Supporting broader commercial contracts, including supply, distribution and outsourced services
• Providing practical advice on consumer law, data protection and advertising
• Assisting with major transactions and procurement projects
• Contributing to BAU contract support
• Building client relationships and supporting junior colleagues

About You

• 3+ years' PQE in commercial, IP or technology work
• Strong drafting skills with experience across some of the areas noted above
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, organised approach
• Confident managing client-facing work and keen to develop specialist expertise

This is a strong opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to deepen their expertise in IP and technology within a supportive and well-structured team.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up-to-date CV.