Commercial Solicitor

Morson Talent; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Solicitor for a 12-month interim contract in Central London. The role offers hybrid working conditions, providing legal advice on contracts and regulations to senior teams. Ideal candidates will have a solicitor qualification and 2-3 years’ experience in commercial or construction law. The position offers up to £400 per day and involvement in high-value projects within the energy sector.

Benefits

Day rate up to £400 (inside IR35)

Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Involvement in high-value legal matters

Qualifications

• Must have strong academic credentials and a UK or Commonwealth Solicitor qualification.
• Requires at least 2-3 years PQE in commercial and/or construction law.
• Experience in both in-house and private practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice to senior executives and operational teams.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts including NEC.
• Advise on legislation like the Electricity Act and Data Protection Act.

Skills

UK or Commonwealth Solicitor qualification

Strong academic credentials

At least 2-3 years PQE in commercial/construction law

Experience in managing complex negotiations

Familiarity with NEC contracts

Excellent communication skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Commercial Solicitor (12-Month Interim Contract)

Location: Central London (Elephant & Castle) Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)
Rate: Up to £400 per day (Inside IR35)

Morson Talent is proud to be recruiting on behalf of UK Power Networks, the country s largest electricity distribution network operator. We are seeking a skilled Commercial Solicitor to join their in-house legal team on a 6-month interim contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-value, business-critical projects within a dynamic, regulated sector.

The Role

As a key member of the legal team, you will provide commercially focused legal advice to senior executives and operational teams across the organisation. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial, consultancy, service, works, and construction contracts (including NEC contracts).
• Advising on legislation including the Electricity Act, Data Protection Act, TUPE, Health & Safety law, planning, and competition law.
• Leading negotiations with external counsel and City law firms.
• Supporting on disputes and litigation, as well as instructing and supervising external solicitors.
• Delivering training on current legal and compliance issues to colleagues.
• Advising on intellectual property and other compliance requirements.

About You

We are looking for a confident, adaptable Solicitor who can thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The ideal candidate will bring:

• UK or Commonwealth Solicitor qualification with strong academic credentials.
• At least 2 3 years PQE in commercial and/or construction law.
• Experience both in-house and in private practice (preferred).
• Strong track record in managing complex negotiations at senior level.
• Familiarity with the NEC suite of contracts.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a varied, high-volume workload.
• Experience in the utilities or regulated sectors (preferred but not essential).

What s on Offer

• Day rate up to £400 (inside IR35).
• Hybrid working model 3 days office-based (Elephant & Castle), 2 days remote.
• The chance to work on complex, high-value matters for one of the UK s leading energy organisations.