Commercial Contracts Solicitor – In-house

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
West Midlands
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

Commercial Contract Drafting Negotiation Contract Management Buyer-side Third-party Agreements Legal Compliance Risk Assessment Stakeholder Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Commercial Contracts Solicitor – In-house

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join their legal team in the West Midlands. This is a full-time, hybrid role with three days office-based.

Job Details

  • Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
  • Work Type: Hybrid (3 days office-based)
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Experience Level: NQ – 4 Years' PQE
  • Reference No: SC53097
  • Contact Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Contact: Simon Campbell
  • Salary: Competitive

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) to join a busy, forward-thinking legal team based in the West Midlands. This hybrid role (three days in the office) is ideal for a junior solicitor looking to build strong hands-on experience in commercial contracts, particularly buyer-side third-party agreements, within a fast-paced and supportive environment. You will play a key role in commercial negotiations and contract management, working closely with internal stakeholders and gaining exposure to high-volume, business-critical work.

The Role

  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of buyer-side third-party commercial contracts
  • Manage your own caseload of commercial agreements, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
  • Advise internal business teams on contractual risk, compliance and obligations
  • Support fast-moving commercial projects with practical, solutions-focused legal advice
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and best practice across contracts
  • Maintain robust contract records and document management processes

Exposure to intellectual property and data protection matters is advantageous but not essential.

About You

  • A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or due to qualify imminently
  • Newly Qualified up to 4 years' PQE
  • Experienced in commercial contracts, either through a training seat or post-qualification role
  • Comfortable handling buyer-side commercial agreements
  • Commercially minded, proactive, and able to manage a fast-paced workload
  • A clear communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Well organised with excellent attention to detail

What’s On Offer

  • Hybrid working – 3 days office-based
  • High-quality exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts
  • Early responsibility and the opportunity to develop quickly as a commercial solicitor
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Supportive and professional legal team with a strong focus on development

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor seeking to develop a solid foundation in commercial contract law within a dynamic, in-house style environment, with real responsibility and the chance to make an immediate impact.

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