Commercial Solicitor

eNL Legal Recruitment; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Career progression

Job summary

eNL Legal in Leicester is seeking a Commercial Solicitor to handle a varied portfolio spanning commercial agreements, technology, IP and data protection matters. The role offers the chance to manage your own caseload while working with experienced colleagues on strategic issues.

You will be encouraged to build client relationships and contribute to the practice’s ongoing growth. Hybrid working is available with career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-5 Years PQE (Newly Qualified considered)
• Background in commercial contracts
• Interest or experience in technology, IP or data protection
• Commercially minded with clear, practical advice
• Strong drafting skills and meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial agreements and B2B contracts
• Handle technology, IP and data protection matters as needed
• Manage own caseload and assist with complex instructions
• Develop client relationships and contribute to the team’s profile

Skills

Commercial contracts

Client relationships

Drafting skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Commercial Solicitor, NQ-5 Years PQE, Leicester, £Competitive (DOE) - Are you a Commercial Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career within an ambitious and forward-thinking law firm? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing commercial team in Leicester, advising a diverse client base on a range of commercial, technology, intellectual property and data protection matters. JOB REF: 5822.

THE ROLE:

• An expanding legal team is seeking a Commercial Solicitor to support its continued growth and advise a varied portfolio of business clients.
• You will work with organisations across different sectors, helping them navigate commercial challenges, manage contractual risks and achieve their business objectives.
• The role offers a varied workload encompassing commercial agreements, business-to-business contracts, technology-related matters and other commercial advisory work.
• You will have the opportunity to manage your own caseload, assist with more complex instructions and work closely with experienced colleagues on matters requiring a strategic approach.
• Alongside fee-earning responsibilities, you will be encouraged to develop your client relationships, contribute to the team's profile and play an active part in the ongoing success of the practice.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Commercial Solicitors with between 1-5 Years PQE (Newly Qualified Solicitors will be considered for this role)
• The firm is keen to hear from candidates with a background in commercial contracts and an interest or experience in areas such as technology, intellectual property or data protection.
• You should be commercially minded, technically capable and confident in providing clear, practical advice.
• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines are essential.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm for developing new client relationships and a genuine commitment to career progression will be important.
• This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively but is also comfortable taking responsibility for their own matters.

ON OFFER:

• Genuine career progression
• Hybrid working arrangements.

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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.