IN-HOUSE COMMERCIAL LAWYER (Services Sector)

McKenzie Douglas; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the UK is seeking an In-House Commercial Lawyer to join a collaborative legal team. The successful candidate will handle complex contract drafting, negotiations, and provide legal support across various business functions. Ideal applicants will be qualified solicitors with at least 3 years PQE or relevant experience in commercial contracts. This role offers competitive benefits including a 15% bonus and health insurance.

Benefits

Bonus to 15%

Pension

Health insurance

Life insurance

33 days holiday

Free car parking

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in commercial law or 12 months experience in commercial contracts.
• Ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Experience working in-house is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Offer legal support to various divisions within the business.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Description

International services group seeks to recruit a commercial lawyer to work as part of a close-knit and friendly legal team to support the business on broad based commercial legal matters within the UK. You will work in a fast-paced environment where you will take responsibility for your own internal clients handling complex contract drafting and negotiation with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• You will be a key contact for various divisions within the business offering support to a range of functions including Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Health & Safety and Pensions
• Working on large transactions with clients across both public and private sector
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts including supply of goods and services, outsourcing, procurement and technology
• You may advise on regulatory compliance in GDPR, anti-bribery and corruption and IP
• Provide legal updates and internal training

We are looking for:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales ideally with 3 years PQE but candidates with at least 12 months experience in commercial contracts will be considered
• You may be working as a company commercial, corporate, commercial property or in another commercial legal area but key is your ability to draft, negotiate and advise on commercial agreements
• Trained with a well-regarded law firm or in-house
• Experience in outsourcing would be desirable but not essential
• Previous experience working in-house an advantage
• Committed, driven and able to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team
• Strong interpersonal skills, a self-starter who is clear and concise, friendly and approachable

Package on Offer:

• Bonus to 15%
• Pension
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• 33 days holiday (including bank)
• Free car parking

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