Legal Counsel - Commercial Solicitor

QED Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global in-house legal firm is seeking a talented Commercial Lawyer / Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in West London. This hybrid role requires 2-4 years PQE and involves drafting complex commercial contracts and providing legal advice to internal stakeholders. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive environment for skills development

Qualifications

• 2–4 years PQE (guideline), strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated to grow within a successful in-house legal team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate large, complex commercial contracts.
• Provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Manage legal risk collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Overview

Commercial Lawyer / Legal Counsel – In-House | Hybrid | West London

Location: West London (Remote working with 2–3 days in-office; flexible arrangements available)
Experience: 2–4 years PQE (guideline)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

Our global client is seeking a talented Commercial Lawyer / Legal Counsel to join their busy and dynamic in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts while receiving full support to develop your technical and commercial legal skills.

You’ll be part of a highly regarded team, contributing to interesting legal matters across multiple regions, and will have clear opportunities for career progression within the department.

About the Role

As a Commercial Lawyer, you will:

• Draft, review, and negotiate large, complex commercial contracts across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
• Provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to manage legal risk.
• Support the team in delivering high-quality, business-oriented legal solutions.

About You

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–4 years PQE (guideline).
• Have strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a commercial mindset, able to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Be motivated to grow within a successful in-house legal team handling multi-jurisdictional work.

Applicants outside the 2–4 years PQE range are encouraged to apply if they have the relevant experience.

Why Apply?

• Join a global, forward-thinking in-house legal team.
• Work on challenging, multi-jurisdictional contracts.
• Benefit from flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements.
• Opportunities for career progression and skills development in a supportive environment.

Interested?

For more information about this exciting Commercial Lawyer / Legal Counsel role, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal.

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