In House Commercial Solicitor (NQ-4 PQE) NEW

Your New Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing international business operating within the business intelligence and data sector. As the organisation continues to expand, you’ll join a collaborative Legal team and work closely with colleagues across the wider business, providing practical legal support, managing commercial risk and enabling continued growth.

Your New Role

This is a broad and commercially focused Commercial Solicitor opportunity, with a particular emphasis on independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. Working closely with teams across Sales, Procurement, Product, Finance, HR and Operations, you’ll provide pragmatic legal advice and help the business progress commercial opportunities while effectively managing legal and regulatory risk’ll be responsible for:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of customer, supplier, technology and partnership agreements
• Supporting Sales with customer contract negotiations and providing advice on contractual terms and commercial risk
• Advising on and negotiating third-party supplier agreements
• Providing pragmatic advice on commercial and contractual matters, including contractual queries and disputes
• Advising on data protection, privacy, regulatory and compliance matters
• Supporting corporate projects, new product launches and strategic initiatives
• Developing and maintaining commercial contract templates, legal policies and internal processes
• Collaborating with stakeholders across Sales, Procurement, Product, Finance, HR and Operations
• Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments and advising the business on their implications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Proven commercial law experience gained either in private practice or in-house
• Substantial hands-on experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
• Ability to independently manage customer and supplier contract negotiations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues
• Strong commercial judgement and a practical, solution-focused approach to managing risk
• Ability to take ownership of matters, work independently and manage competing priorities

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Experience within a technology, SaaS, financial services or data-driven business
• Knowledge of data protection law, including UK GDPR
• Previous experience working within an in-house legal team

What You’ll Get in Return

You’ll receive a salary of up to £65,000 per annum, alongside a company pension scheme and hybrid working, combining remote working with time at the Cardiff offices. You’ll also benefit from professional development and career progression opportunities within a growing global organisation, as well as a collaborative and supportive working culture. Additional benefits include employee discounts, casual dress, an on-site canteen and free on-site parking. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute directly to commercial projects, new product launches and strategic initiatives within an international business.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re a commercially minded solicitor looking to move into a broad in-house role where you can take ownership of commercial contracts and work closely with stakeholders across an international business, we’d love to hear from you contact Leila Manson at Hays Legal for further information on this opportunity –

What You Need to Do Now

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