Commercial Solicitor

Overview

In this Commercial Solicitor role, you will provide pragmatic, commercial legal support to colleagues across the business. You will help negotiate and draft customer, supplier and distributor contracts, and advise on data processing provisions. You will contribute to training, precedents, and process improvements to streamline commercial work. This in-house position offers a collaborative environment in Manchester with hybrid and flexible working patterns and opportunities to grow with the business.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days in office, 3 days remote
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive team culture
• Autonomy in role
• Diversity and inclusion commitments

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate customer contracts against standard terms
• Review and negotiate supplier and distributor contracts
• Create bespoke contracts when needed (e.g., referral agreements)
• Advise on AOR and other credit arrangements
• Deliver contract and regulatory training to account managers and partner teams
• Provide ad hoc legal advice (e.g., trademark queries, contract termination)
• Support team members and contribute to precedents and process improvements

Key requirements

• 0-2 PQE in commercial contracts
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and amending commercial contracts; negotiating and advising on legal provisions
• Experience advising on data protection provisions and data processing/sharing agreements
• Strong understanding of contract and tort law
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage own caseload with limited supervision and work under pressure
• In-house experience or understanding of in-house legal challenges and solutions
• Enthusiasm for ongoing professional development

• Strong organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Drafting, review and negotiation of commercial contracts
• Data protection provisions and data processing/sharing agreements
• Understanding of contract and tort law

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