Commercial Contracts Solicitor (3+ PQE)

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Location: Leeds

Salary: Competitive (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Legal / Private Practice

Company: Hays

Consultant: Alexander Payne

Hays office: Manchester — 5th Floor, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza

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Your new company

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice to a diverse client base. Acting for businesses ranging from ambitious SMEs through to established national organisations, the firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, high-quality work and commitment to long-term client relationships.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join the firm's Leeds office.

Your new role

You will join a well-established commercial team advising clients on a broad range of business-critical commercial agreements across multiple sectors. The role offers exposure to varied and complex commercial work, with opportunities to advise on technology-related matters, including software and SaaS agreements.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advising on customer and supplier contracts, terms and conditions, framework agreements and outsourcing arrangements.
• Supporting clients with strategic commercial projects and risk management matters.
• Advising on technology, software licencing and SaaS agreements.
• Working closely with clients to deliver practical, commercially focused legal advice.
• Building and developing long-term client relationships.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to the continued growth of the team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE.
• Strong experience advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Experience gained within a recognised commercial or corporate/commercial team.
• Exposure to IT, technology, software licensing or SaaS agreements would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solution-focused approach.
• Ability to manage matters independently while working effectively within a collaborative team environment.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Exposure to a broad range of high-quality commercial contracts work.
• Opportunity to advise on technology and SaaS-related matters.
• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Supportive and collaborative culture with strong partner support.
• Excellent platform for developing a specialist commercial contracts practice.

What you need to do now
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If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # - Alexander Payne