Commercial Solicitor - In-house

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented In-house Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team in Manchester. This role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts while providing legal advice across various business matters. With the flexibility of hybrid working, the successful candidate will initially spend time in Berkshire before transitioning to a hybrid model in Manchester. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years PQE in commercial contracts law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years PQE in commercial contracts law is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on various legal matters and manage competing priorities.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Law

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

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Commercial Solicitor - In-house, Manchester

Client: QED

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Our client is looking for an In-house Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their highly regarded legal team. This is a varied role involving drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements. You will also be advising and assisting the business on a wide range of other legal matters.

The client is Berkshire based but offers flexibility with regards to hybrid working. The successful candidate would spend some time in Berkshire (costs covered by the company) in the first 1-3 months. After this period, the individual would work on a hybrid basis in their Manchester office.

The key to the role is managing the day-to-day legal matters faced by the business. A candidate with a strong career track record in commercial contracts law is required.

The successful candidate will deal with a variety of legal issues including:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements
• Assisting the business on other legal matters
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate legal issues effectively and influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations
• A UK qualified solicitor with 2 to 4 years PQE

In-house experience is desirable, but the client considers private practice lawyers seeking to move in-house with strong business and commercial skills.

While 2-4 years PQE is the typical range, applications outside this range with relevant experience will also be considered.

For more information, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If you know someone suitable, referrals are rewarded. Full details are on our website.