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Commercial Solicitor - Legal Counsel

QED Legal

Gerrards Cross

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

A progressive in-house legal department is seeking a Legal Counsel/Commercial Lawyer in Uxbridge. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts related to technology and intellectual property. The ideal candidate should be a UK qualified solicitor with at least 2 years PQE, strong negotiation skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role follows a hybrid working model, preferring in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years PQE in a relevant field.
  • Strong academic background in law.
  • In-house experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
  • Assist the business on various legal matters including technology and employment.
  • Support on disputes and litigation as needed.

Skills

Commercial contracts drafting
Negotiation skills
Excellent communication
Interpersonal skills
Commercial awareness

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

Our client is looking for a Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their busy and growing in-house legal department. This is a varied and interesting role involving drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements with a leaning towards software, technology, and intellectual property.

Based in Uxbridge, this company has a hybrid working policy, preferring employees to be in the office 3 days per week.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a UK qualified solicitor with strong academics and at least 2 years PQE.
  • Have a strong grounding in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
  • Be able to assist and help the business on a wide range of other projects and legal matters, including commercial contracts, technology, SaaS, company commercial matters, employment, and disputes/litigation.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commercial/business outlook.

In-house experience would be desirable, but the client would consider a private practice lawyer looking to move in-house who can demonstrate good business and commercial skills.

Our client envisages that candidates with between 2-10 years PQE will have the relevant skills and knowledge for this position. However, this is an approximate guide, and the client is happy to consider applications from candidates outside this PQE range who possess the relevant experience.

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