Commercial Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Performance-based bonus

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page Legal in Leeds is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with 0–3 years PQE to advise NHS and healthcare clients on contracts, procurement, healthtech, information law and related transactions. You will draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, support NHS mergers, and contribute to business development within an international firm that values development, wellbeing and flexible working.

This role offers hybrid working, a clear career path and exposure to high quality, regulated

Qualifications

• A solicitor with 0–3 years PQE
• Experience in commercial contracts or advisory work
• Ideally exposed to healthcare, public sector, procurement, regulatory or technology matters
• Confident drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements
• Commercially minded with the ability to understand client objectives

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contractual terms, framework agreements, call off terms and licensing arrangements
• Advise on joint ventures and collaboration models
• Work with the team on commercial and regulatory matters for NHS and healthcare clients
• Assist with NHS mergers and acquisitions
• Support public procurement processes and procurement documentation
• Advise healthtech providers and NHS/private healthcare on commercial and regulatory matters
• Provide guidance on information law and data protection issues
• Build relationships with clients and intermediaries through pragmatic advice
• Contribute to business development and growth strategy of the team
• Represent the firm at client meetings and strengthen market profile

Skills

Commercial contracts

Contract drafting

Healthcare experience

Regulatory matters

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor in Leeds to join an international law firm and work on varied, high quality commercial and regulatory matters. You will advise NHS and other healthcare clients across contracts, procurement, healthtech, information law and transactions.

Client Details

Our client is a international law firm with a strong reputation for delivering commercially focused legal advice across complex and highly regulated sectors including health care and corporate sectors.

The firm places significant emphasis on professional development, wellbeing and flexible working, with a clear commitment to helping its people build long term careers.

Description

• Drafting and negotiating contractual terms and conditions, framework agreements, call off terms, bespoke contracts, licensing arrangements and data protection documentation
• Advising on innovative contracting models including joint ventures and collaboration arrangements
• Working with the wider team on commercial and regulatory matters for NHS and other healthcare clients
• Assisting with NHS mergers and acquisitions
• Helping on public procurement processes and preparing procurement documentation
• Advising healthtech providers, NHS organisations and private healthcare providers on commercial and regulatory matters
• Advising on information law and related data protection issues
• Building strong relationships with clients and intermediaries through commercially focused and pragmatic advice
• Working on business development initiatives and contributing to the wider growth strategy of the team
• Representing the firm at client meetings and helping to strengthen its market profile

Profile

• A solicitor with between 0 and 3 years PQE
• Experienced in commercial contracts and or commercial advisory work
• Ideally exposed to healthcare, public sector, procurement, regulatory or technology matters
• Confident drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements
• Commercially minded with the ability to understand and respond to client objectives
• Able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
• Organised, proactive and comfortable managing a varied workload
• Interested in developing a career within an international law firm and working on complex, high quality matters

Job Offer

• Salary between £55,000 and £65,000
• 25 days of holiday leave.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Contributory pension plan.
• Private medical insurance.
• Hybrid working arrangements.