Commercial Contracts Solicitor

BCL Legal; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent law firm in the North West seeks a talented Commercial Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join their prestigious team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse commercial contracts while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive environment. Ideal for those eager to develop their careers with top-tier practitioners.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial contracts and law environment.
• Ability to manage own caseload and assist senior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on IT & e-commerce contracts.
• Handling franchising and procurement agreements.
• Managing joint ventures and competition law matters.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Collaboration

Proactive Approach

Education

Strong Academic Background

Job description

Commercial Solicitor | NQ-2 PQE | Leading Independent Firm | North West

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a leading independent law firm in the North West to find a talented Commercial Solicitor (NQ-2 PQE) to join their highly regarded and growing team. The firm, ranked Top Tier by the Legal 500, is one of the most prestigious and well-respected in the region. With a track record of consistent growth built on entrepreneurial flair and a people-first culture, the firm has recently become 100% employee-owned, securing its future independence and stability. This unique structure offers an exciting opportunity for lawyers to be part of something genuinely different, with strong focus on a collaborative and supportive working environment.

The Team

The firm's commercial team is renowned for providing pragmatic, commercial advice to a broad range of clients, particularly focusing on SMEs and OMBs across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and financial services. Ranked in Tier 1 by the Legal 500, the team offers expert legal support on a variety of commercial matters, including IT & e-commerce, franchising, intellectual property, competition law, and more.

The Role
As part of the team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside senior members of the department and take on your own matters under supervision. You'll be advising clients on a wide variety of commercial contracts, such as:

· IT & e-commerce contracts

· Software development, licensing & hosting agreements

· Data protection and IP rights

· Franchising, outsourcing & procurement agreements

· Joint ventures & collaboration agreements

· Competition law

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to develop their career in a high-quality, team-oriented environment, with ample opportunity to grow and learn from top-tier practitioners.

What We're Looking For
You'll have:

· A strong academic background and solid experience in commercial contracts

· Experience working in a similar commercial law environment, ideally with exposure to SME/OMB clients

· The ability to assist senior lawyers and take ownership of smaller files

· A proactive, collaborative approach, with the ability to manage your own caseload

· A genuine desire to learn, grow and take on increasing responsibility

The role offers excellent work/life balance, and the chance to develop your career within a highly supportive environment that values long-term growth.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a firm that is committed to your development, then we'd love to hear from you.

Interested?
Contact Angharad Warren or Nicola O'Hanlon at BCL Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.