Commercial Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Annual bonus

Pension with salary sacrifice

Five weeks' annual leave

Hybrid working

Career progression

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Ltd seeks a Commercial Solicitor with 4+ PQE to join its London team. You will advise on complex commercial and technology matters, including AI and emerging technologies, licensing, outsourcing, and contracts, while supervising junior lawyers and aiding business development.

The role offers a market-leading salary (£90,000 - £110,000 DOE), a strong benefits package, and hybrid working within a respected national practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with strong technical commercial contracts experience.
• Interest in technology, outsourcing and evolving commercial landscape.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex commercial and technology matters including AI and emerging tech.
• Lead transactions and negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Supervise junior lawyers on contract, data protection and due diligence matters.
• Support business development and client training; contribute to growth of national practice.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Technology

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Supervising junior lawyers

Education

4+ PQE

Job description

Commercial Solicitor, 4+ PQE, London, £90,000 - £110,000 DOE

Join a nationally recognised Commercial team working on complex technology, AI, and strategic commercial projects for a diverse client base.

THE ROLE:

You will advise on a broad range of complex commercial and technology matters, including AI and emerging technologies, technology licensing, outsourcing arrangements, supply chain contracts, and strategic commercial projects. The role will involve leading transactions, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements, supervising junior lawyers on contract, data protection, and due diligence matters, and delivering commercially focused advice to a varied client base across the private, public and third sectors. You will also play an active role in business development, client training initiatives, and the continued growth of this expanding national practice.

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE gained within a recognised regional, national, or international firm. You will possess strong technical commercial contracts experience together with an interest in technology, outsourcing and the evolving commercial landscape. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to build lasting client relationships, supervise junior lawyers and manage multiple matters effectively. A commercially minded, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering exceptional client service will be key.

THE FIRM:

This highly regarded national Legal 500 law firm is recognised for advising clients on complex commercial and technology matters across a broad range of sectors. With a collaborative culture, ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation for innovation, the firm offers high-quality work, excellent career development, and the opportunity to work alongside leading specialists across its national network.

THE PACKAGE:

Market-leading salary and benefits package, firm-wide annual bonus, generous pension with salary sacrifice, five weeks' annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional leave, enhanced family leave, income protection, life assurance, flexible benefits platform, employee assistance programme, hybrid working, and excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.