Commercial Solicitor | 2–4 Years’ PQE

Manchester | Hybrid Working

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor (2–4 PQE) to join a well-established and highly regarded in-house legal team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to take the next step in their career and gain genuine in-house experience , working closely with the business on a wide range of commercially important contracts and projects. You will be given early responsibility and real ownership of your work , with the opportunity to work directly with stakeholders across the organisation and develop your understanding of how legal advice can support commercial decision-making. The role would suit someone who enjoys drafting and negotiating contracts , wants to be close to the business and is looking for a role where they can continue to build their commercial and legal skills.

The Role

As a Commercial Solicitor, you will:

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to stakeholders across the business
• Support business-critical projects and commercial negotiations
• Work closely with internal teams to identify and manage legal and commercial risks
• Take ownership of matters from initial instruction through to completion
• Assist with a range of wider legal and commercial matters , providing valuable breadth to your experience
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the legal team to develop consistency and best practice
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and develop an understanding of the wider commercial objectives of the organisation

About You

You will ideally be:

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) or due to qualify imminently
• 2–4 years' PQE
• Experienced in commercial contracts , either through a training seat or post-qualification role
• Confident drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Commercially minded, with an interest in understanding the business behind the legal advice
• A clear and confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Well organised, proactive and able to manage multiple matters and priorities

This could suit someone currently working in private practice who is looking to make their first move in-house, as well as someone who already has in-house experience and is looking for a broader commercial role.

What’s On Offer

• Hybrid working – 3 days office-based
• Genuine in-house commercial experience within an established legal team
• Early responsibility and ownership of your own work
• Direct exposure to stakeholders across the wider business
• A varied workload covering commercial contracts and wider legal matters
• The opportunity to develop both your legal and commercial skillset
• A supportive and professional team environment
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to move beyond simply reviewing contracts and become a trusted legal adviser to the business . You will gain hands-on experience across a broad range of commercial matters, work closely with stakeholders and have the opportunity to develop your career within an established in-house legal function. For a 2–4 PQE commercial solicitor looking for greater responsibility, broader exposure and the opportunity to develop their career in-house, this is a role worth exploring.