Commercial Solicitor

Morson Edge; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Solicitor for a 12-month interim contract in Central London. This role involves providing legal advice on high-value projects, drafting and negotiating various contracts, and managing senior-level negotiations. The ideal candidate will hold a UK or Commonwealth Solicitor qualification with 2-3 years of PQE in commercial law, and possess strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive day rate of up to £400 and a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid working model

Work on high-value matters

Qualifications

• 2-3 years PQE in commercial and/or construction law.
• Experience in-house and in private practice preferred.
• Strong track record in managing complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused legal advice.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contracts.
• Advise on legislation including the Electricity Act and Data Protection Act.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

UK or Commonwealth Solicitor qualification

Tools

NEC contracts

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.