NQ Commercial Solicitor (in-house opportunity with FTSE 100)

Newly Qualified Solicitor | In-House Opportunity

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Shape your legal career where it truly matters

Are you a newly qualified (or a soon to qualify, either through a Training Contract or SQE) solicitor ready to step into a genuinely broad, commercially focused in-house role? This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at the heart of essential infrastructure, where your legal advice will directly support strategic decision-making across the business.

The Opportunity

Working closely with an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll become an integral part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Group Legal function. This isn’t a narrow role. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse and high-quality legal matters, including:

• Commercial contracts and agreements
• Dispute resolution
• Real estate and environmental matters
• Corporate and regulatory work

From day one, you’ll be encouraged to think commercially, contribute strategically, and grow quickly—taking increasing ownership of matters as your confidence develops.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is an organisation we know exceptionally well. We have partnered with them for a number of years and have placed multiple lawyers into the team—consistently receiving outstanding feedback on both the quality of work and the working environment.

• Lawyers here are exposed to high-quality, varied work early in their careers
• It’s a place where people choose to stay long-term, not just pass through
• The culture is genuinely collaborative, friendly, and supportive
• Career progression is taken seriously, with clear development and increasing responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across the business
• Draft and negotiate contracts, claims, and settlements
• Support key projects and strategic initiatives
• Help design and deliver legal training to stakeholders
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the business
• Build relationships with internal teams and external law firms
• Contribute to continuous improvement, including the use of AI and legal tech

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Newly Qualified (or soon to qualify) solicitor with broad commercial exposure
• Strong communication skills – able to translate legal into business language
• Commercial awareness xwzovoh and sound judgement
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Interest or experience in legal tech / AI
• Exposure to process improvement or innovation in legal services

The Culture Fit

You’ll thrive here if you are:

• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Curious and open to new ideas
• Comfortable working at pace and managing varied priorities
• Keen to build relationships and make a tangible impact

To apply or for more info please contact:

Kate Mazzag:

OR

Victoria Moore:

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

To keep up to date with Arbuthnot Yon and our latest job postings, please go on to our Company LinkedIn page and click ‘follow’