Commercial Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Commercial Solicitor with over 5 years PQE to handle high-quality commercial agreements, particularly in the tech sector. The role involves strong client relationship management and contributions to business development within a collaborative team environment. The firm offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Supportive working environment

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial contracts, ideally with tech-focused experience.
• Excellent commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
• Strong client service ethic with a track record of independent client handling.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Own varied caseload including manufacturing and supply contracts.
• Contribute to business development across the Commercial Team.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Client service ethic

Complex caseload management

Business development

Job description

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Commercial Solicitor, newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear

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Client:

eNL Legal Recruitment

Location:

newcastle-upon-tyne, tyne and wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Contracts Solicitor, 5+ Years PQE, Newcastle upon Tyne, up to c£85,000 (DOE) - This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and commercially minded lawyer to handle high-quality work, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth and direction of a dynamic team. JOB REF:0627.

THE ROLE:

• Advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, with particular exposure to the tech and digital sectors.

• You will be responsible for a varied commercial contracts caseload to include manufacturing and supply contracts, distribution and agency agreements, franchising and business T&Cs, outsourcing and tech-related M&A and investment deals and research and development contracts and joint ventures

• You will take ownership of client relationships, offering first-class legal and strategic advice.

• Actively contribute to business development efforts across the Commercial Team and the wider firm.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Applications are sought from Commercial Contracts Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years' PQE ideally with experience in technology-focused contracts.

• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to think strategically.

• A strong client service ethic, with a track record of independent client handling.

• The ambition to grow with the firm and play an active part in its long-term success.

• The ability to manage complex caseloads and projects efficiently.

• Experience of working both independently and within a team.

• A proactive approach to business development and networking.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration package on offer

• Supportive, collaborative working environment with structured career progression.

• Access to a diverse, high-quality client base.

• Ongoing professional development and training.

Contact Melanie Daly at eNL on 0161 850 0745 or email [emailprotected] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. 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 other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.