Commercial Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE to join their Leeds team advising leading healthcare clients on a broad range of commercial matters.

You will draft, review and negotiate contracts, advise on contractual arrangements and commercial agreements, and support procurement and regulatory matters while developing strong client relationships and contributing to the growth of the team in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial solicitor with 2+ years' PQE
• Healthcare sector experience advantageous but not essential
• Experience in private practice or in-house considered

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Advising on contractual arrangements and commercial agreements
• Supporting procurement and regulatory matters
• Advising on a range of commercial and operational issues
• Developing strong and lasting client relationships
• Supporting business development and contributing to team growth

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation skills

Client relationship management

Attention to detail

Business development

Ownership of matters

Job description

COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR, 2+ PQE, LEEDS, Develop Your Commercial Career Advising Leading Healthcare Clients

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join a highly regarded and growing team in Leeds, advising a broad range of clients operating within the healthcare sector.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to work on a varied caseload, develop strong client relationships and gain exposure to interesting and complex commercial matters within a specialist sector.

The Role

You will advise a range of healthcare clients on a broad variety of commercial matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Advising on contractual arrangements and commercial agreements
• Supporting clients with procurement and regulatory matters
• Advising on a range of commercial and operational issues
• Working closely with clients to provide practical and commercially focused advice
• Developing strong and lasting client relationships
• Supporting business development and contributing to the continued growth of the team

You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own work and gain significant client exposure, whilst working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from Commercial Solicitors with 2+ years' PQE and strong experience gained within a commercial practice.

Healthcare experience would be advantageous but is not essential, and applications will be considered from lawyers with relevant commercial experience gained in private practice or in-house.

You will have:

• Strong commercial and contractual experience
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive and commercially focused approach
• The ability to manage a varied workload and work to deadlines
• The confidence to take ownership of matters
• An interest in developing your client and business development skills

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding team where you can develop your commercial expertise whilst advising clients within an interesting and specialist sector.

With a strong client base, quality work and genuine opportunities to develop your profile, this role would suit a Commercial Solicitor looking for a move that offers both variety and long-term career progression.

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