About this role
Commercial Solicitor | 2–4 Years’ PQE | Manchester | Hybrid Working
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor (2–4 PQE) to join a well-established and highly regarded in-house legal team based in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to take the next step in their career and gain genuine in-house experience, working closely with the business on a wide range of commercially important contracts and projects.
You will be given early responsibility and real ownership of your work, with the opportunity to work directly with stakeholders across the organisation and develop your understanding of how legal advice can support commercial decision-making.
The role would suit someone who enjoys drafting and negotiating contracts, wants to be close to the business and is looking for a role where they can continue to build their commercial and legal skills.
The Role
As a Commercial Solicitor, you will: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreementsProvide practical, commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders across the businessSupport business-critical projects and commercial negotiationsWork closely with internal teams to identify and manage legal and commercial risksTake ownership of matters from initial instruction through to completionAssist with a range of wider legal and commercial matters, providing valuable breadth to your experienceWork collaboratively with colleagues across the legal team to develop consistency and best practiceBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders and develop an understanding of the wider commercial objectives of the organisation About You
You will ideally be: A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or due to qualify imminently2–4 years' PQEExperienced in commercial contracts, either through a training seat or post-qualification roleConfident drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreementsCommercially minded, with an interest in understanding the business behind the legal adviceA clear and confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skillsWell organised, proactive and able to manage multiple matters and priorities This could suit someone currently working in private practice who is looking to make their first move in-house, as well as someone who already has in-house experience and is looking for a broader commercial role.
What’s On Offer Hybrid working – 3 days office-basedGenuine in-house commercial experience within an established legal teamEarly responsibility and ownership of your own workDirect exposure to stakeholders across the wider businessA varied workload covering commercial contracts and wider legal mattersThe opportunity to develop both your legal and commercial skillsetA supportive and professional team environmentCompetitive salary, dependent on experience Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to move beyond simply reviewing contracts and become a trusted legal adviser to the business.
You will gain hands-on experience across a broad range of commercial matters, work closely with stakeholders and have the opportunity to develop your career within an established in-house legal function. For a 2–4 PQE commercial solicitor looking for greater responsibility, broader exposure and the opportunity to develop their career in-house, this is a role worth exploring.