Commercial Contracts Solicitor PQE

Commercial Contracts Solicitor Leeds City Centre | 2-4 Years PQE | Competitive Salary About the Firm

Our client is an award-winning, full-service commercial law firm with a reputation for excellence built over 25 years. Recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 and The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, they pride themselves on their collaborative culture and partner‑led approach. With over 170 professionals across their Yorkshire offices, they’re known for attracting high‑calibre lawyers from national and international practices.

Their ethos is simple: take time to understand clients deeply, provide practical commercial advice, and deliver exceptional value without the pressures often found at larger firms.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Commercial Services Group for a Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join their friendly, collaborative team in Leeds. This role offers genuine career progression in a supportive environment where you’ll work on a diverse range of high‑quality commercial work. The team handles a broad spectrum of commercial contracts, IT, and IP matters over a wide client base.

You’ll be joining at an ideal time, positioned in the middle of the team with clear opportunities for advancement and no blockers to your career path.

• Managing your own caseload of commercial contracts matters across various sectors
• Handling IT and IP work as part of an integrated service offering
• Working closely with the Corporate team on cross‑service matters
• Building strong client relationships and becoming a trusted adviser
• Contributing to the collaborative culture

Essential:

• 2-4 years PQE in commercial contracts
• Strong technical capability and commercial awareness
• Genuine commitment to career longevity and progression
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a supportive environment
• Excellent communication skills and client relationship abilities

Ideal Candidate:

Someone stepping away from a larger national or international firm seeking a better work‑life balance without compromising on quality of work. The firm has successfully attracted excellent lawyers from big firms who value the culture, quality work, and career development opportunities on offer.

Career Development: With a Partner, NQ, you, and a consultant, there’s significant room for growth with no senior associates blocking your path to the next level.

Work‑Life Balance: Escape the pressures of larger firms whilst maintaining challenging, high‑value work. The firm’s values of empathy and ambition are reflected throughout their culture.

Supportive Culture: Join a friendly team where everyone is valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and collaboration is genuine rather than just talked about. The firm operates active wellbeing, social and ESG committees ensuring a busy calendar of events.

Quality Work: Handle interesting and complex matters for a diverse range of clients including SMEs, PLCs.

Partner‑Led Service: Work directly with experienced partners and senior lawyers who are invested in your development.

If you’re looking to join a firm that offers genuine work‑life balance, clear career progression, challenging work, and a supportive culture where you’ll be valued and able to be yourself, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Kim Wilkes at Think Legal –