Commercial Solicitor - Newly Qualified
11 days ago
Wolverhampton
Commercial Contracts Solicitor NQ – 2 Years’ PQE | Wolverhampton | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office-Based) The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor (NQ–2 PQE) to join a busy, forward-thinking legal team based in Wolverhampton. 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 As a Commercial Contracts Solicitor, you will: • 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 processesExposure to intellectual property and data protection matters is advantageous but not essential. About You You will ideally be:, • A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or due to qualify imminently, • Newly Qualified up to 2 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 detailWhat’s On Offer, • Hybrid working – 3 days office-based in Wolverhampton, • 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 developmentWhy 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.For more information about this outstanding in-house paralegal litigation opportunity, please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this role isn’t quite right for you but you know someone who may be a good fit, please let us know — we offer a referral reward for successful recommendations.