Commercial Contracts Solicitor

QED Legal Recruitment Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds is seeking a Commercial Contracts Solicitor with 3-5 years PQE to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on high-quality commercial matters, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to business development in a collaborative environment. Competitive salary, hybrid working, and excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

25+ days holiday (plus the option to buy more)

Private medical insurance & life assurance

Pension scheme

Interest-free travel loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing perks and retail discounts

Qualifications

• 3-5 years PQE in commercial law, ideally with experience in commercial contracts, IP/IT, and data protection.
• Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ambitious with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advising clients on commercial risk and compliance issues.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their development.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Job description

Commercial Contracts Solicitor
3–5 years PQE
Location: Leeds – Hybrid
Salary: £45,000 – £65,000

The Opportunity

A brilliant opportunity has arisen for a commercially-minded and ambitious Commercial Contracts Solicitor (3–5 PQE) to join a dynamic and expanding team in Leeds. This is a fantastic chance to get involved in varied, high-quality commercial work with a firm that offers a collaborative, forward-thinking culture and excellent career development prospects.

The team has enjoyed sustained growth and continues to go from strength to strength. The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside experienced lawyers across commercial, IT/IP, and data privacy matters, with genuine opportunities to develop specialist expertise in each area.

The Role

This is a hands-on role with exposure to a wide client base, where you’ll take the lead on matters and be encouraged to contribute to the growth of the department. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and support their development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts
• Advising clients on commercial risk and compliance issues
• Working across IT, IP, and privacy matters as part of a broader commercial caseload
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Getting involved in business development and contributing to team growth
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a confident and proactive solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in commercial law, ideally with experience spanning commercial contracts, IP/IT, and data protection. The ideal candidate will be:

• Technically strong, with solid experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Commercially astute with a practical, solutions-led approach
• Personable and confident in managing client relationships
• Ambitious with an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in developing business
• A team player who is happy to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a supportive working culture

Why Join?

• High-quality, varied work in a growing commercial team
• Genuine career development opportunities
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Competitive salary and benefits package including:
  • 25+ days holiday (plus the option to buy more)
  • Private medical insurance & life assurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Interest-free travel loan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Reward & recognition platform with wellbeing perks and retail discounts

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level commercial solicitor looking to take the next step in a firm that values ambition, collaboration, and innovation.

Please contact Amy Spark from QED Legal for more details.