In-House Public Sector Solicitor – Hybrid & Flexible Hours

Softcat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Softcat in Manchester invites a Public Sector Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. You will review and negotiate public sector customer contracts and supplier agreements, and provide robust advice on data protection provisions.

Hybrid working, with a focus on practical commercial law in a fast-growing tech environment. You will advise on credit arrangements and contribute to training for account managers, while supporting junior colleagues and shaping precedents.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, preparing, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advising on data protection provisions and processing/sharing agreements.
• Strong knowledge of contract and tort law.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage own caseload with limited supervision.
• In-house experience or understanding of in-house legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating public sector customer contracts.
• Reviewing and negotiating supplier contracts and distributor agreements.
• Drafting bespoke contracts such as referral agreements when required.
• Advising on AOR and credit arrangements.
• Delivering contract and regulatory training to account managers and partners.
• Providing ad hoc legal advice (e.g., trademark queries, termination of contracts).
• Supporting junior team members and developing precedents and processes.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Data protection

Contract law

Organisational skills

Independent work

In-house understanding

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales (1-3 PQE)

Job description

Softcat in Manchester invites a Public Sector Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. You will review and negotiate public sector customer contracts and supplier agreements, and provide robust advice on data protection provisions.

Hybrid working, with a focus on practical commercial law in a fast-growing tech environment. You will advise on credit arrangements and contribute to training for account managers, while supporting junior colleagues and shaping precedents.