Solicitor - Commercial Contracts

Location: London

About the Firm: Medium-sized niche law firm based in London, with additional offices in several other locations. Recognized by Legal 500 and Chambers UK, the firm specializes in areas like banking, construction, commercial litigation, corporate, employment, projects, and property. It has a strong focus on social housing clients and private developers, with over 350 employees and partners.

About the Team: The Projects Team is part of the Real Estate and Projects Team, handling public procurement, commercial contracts, IP/IT, joint ventures, and public-private partnership projects.

Role Overview: Client is seeking a solicitor with 2-6 years PQE to join their procurement and commercial contracts team. The role involves working on commercial contracts (e.g., goods/services contracts, IT agreements, PFI/PPP contracts) and public procurement advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft clear advice and maintain client relationships.
• Manage files, projects, and deadlines independently.
• Participate in marketing and business development.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and legal standards.
• Provide monthly invoices and progress reports to clients.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years PQE in commercial contracts (public procurement experience is a plus).
• Strong drafting, communication, and client care skills.
• Experience with IT contracts or advising local authorities is beneficial.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet applications.
• Empathy for the social housing/not-for-profit sector is helpful.

Please note, that team members are expected to work in the office at least three days a week.

For an opportunity to join this team at a most exciting part of their growth journey, we would love to hear from you.