- Be a UK qualified solicitor with at least 4+ years PQE with a proven track record in their career to date
- Have a strong grounding in drafting and negotiating high value, complex commercial contracts and agreements
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commercial / business outlook to their work
- Have the ability to balance legal risks with commercial and operational needs of the business
Back to searchOur client is a multinational leading professional services companies looking for a Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their busy and growing in-house legal department.This is a great opportunity for a candidate keen to develop and progress their skills dealing with high quality work with high profile organisations and dealing a wide range of large multi-million pound commercial contracts and agreements.Based in Surrey this company does offer hybrid working and would consider candidates looking to work 100% remotely.The ideal candidate will:
Commercial Contracts Solicitor - In-house
qed legal
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ
£35,000 - £42,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a leading multinational professional services company, is seeking a Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their in-house legal department in Surrey.
- The ideal candidate should be a UK qualified solicitor with at least 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and a strong background in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
- This position offers a competitive salary and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, with consideration for fully remote candidates.
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and a commercial outlook are essential for success in this role, along with the ability to balance legal risks with business needs.
- While in-house experience is preferred, private practice lawyers with relevant business skills will also be considered for this opportunity.