Commercial Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive pay

Career progression

Job summary

eNL is seeking a Commercial Solicitor (NQ–5 PQE) for a full-time role in Leicester to advise a diverse portfolio of business clients across sectors, focusing on commercial agreements, technology, IP and data protection.

You will develop your drafting and negotiation skills, manage your own caseload with support from senior lawyers, and benefit from hybrid working arrangements and clear career progression within the expanding team.

Qualifications

• 1-5 Years PQE (Newly Qualified Solicitors considered with a commercial seat)
• Background in commercial contracts; interest in technology, IP or data protection
• Commercially minded, technically capable, and able to give clear, practical advice
• Strong drafting, attention to detail, and deadline management
• Positive attitude and client-relations focus; ability to work collaboratively and take responsibility

Responsibilities

• Advise a varied portfolio of business clients across sectors
• Navigate commercial challenges and manage contractual risks
• Handle commercial agreements, B2B contracts, technology matters, and data protection
• Develop client relationships and contribute to the practice's growth
• Manage own caseload with oversight on more complex matters

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Communication

Job description

A Commercial Solicitor (NQ–5 years PQE) is sought for a full-time position in Leicester with a competitive salary dependent on experience. Joining an expanding legal team, the successful candidate will advise a varied portfolio of business clients across multiple sectors, helping them navigate commercial challenges, manage contractual risks and meet their objectives. The workload spans commercial agreements, technology, intellectual property and data protection matters. Applicants should demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation abilities, sound commercial judgement and clear communication skills. This position suits a solicitor eager to develop within an ambitious, forward-thinking law firm while supporting the team's continued growth. Reference: 5822. 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 who have completed a commercial seat).
• 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:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Genuine career progression
• Hybrid working arrangements

As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.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.