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Posted 20 July, 2026

Commercial Solicitor In-house

QED Legal
West Midlands, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

2 – 6 Years’ PQE | West Midlands | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office-Based)\n
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\n The Opportunity\n
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\n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor (2–6 PQE) to join a busy, forward-thinking legal team based in the West Midlands.\n
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\n This hybrid role (three days in the office) is ideal for a Solicitor looking to build strong hands-on experience in commercial contracts, particularly buyer-side third-party agreements, within a fast-paced and supportive environment.\n
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\nYou 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. \n
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\nThe Role\n
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\nAs a Commercial Contracts Solicitor, you will:\n
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  • Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of buyer-side third-party commercial contracts
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  • Manage your own caseload of commercial agreements, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
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  • Advise internal business teams on contractual risk, compliance and obligations
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  • Support fast-moving commercial projects with practical, solutions-focused legal advice
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  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency and best practice across contracts
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  • Maintain robust contract records and document management processes
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Exposure to intellectual property and data protection matters is advantageous but not essential.\n
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\n About You\n
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\n You will ideally be:\n
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  • A qualified solicitor (England & Wales)
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  • Between 2 - 6 years’ PQE
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  • Experienced in commercial contracts, either through a training seat or post-qualification role
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  • Comfortable handling buyer-side commercial agreements
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  • Commercially minded, proactive, and able to manage a fast-paced workload
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  • A clear communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills
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  • Well organised with excellent attention to detail
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What’s On Offer\n
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  • Hybrid working – 3 days office-based
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  • High-quality exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts
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  • Early responsibility and the opportunity to develop quickly as a commercial solicitor
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  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
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  • Supportive and professional legal team with a strong focus on development
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Why Apply?\n
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\n This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor seeking to develop within a dynamic, in-house style environment, with real responsibility and the chance to make an immediate impact.