Job description
Commercial Contracts Solicitor (In-House) - Belfast
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join their in-house legal team in Belfast.
This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to move in-house or further develop their in-house career, working at the heart of a dynamic and forward-thinking business. You'll gain exposure to high-value commercial contracts, innovative projects, and an evolving regulatory landscape, including emerging areas of technology and data.
The Role
As part of a high-performing legal team, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, delivering practical, commercially focused legal advice that directly impacts business decisions.
This is a varied and hands-on role, where you will be involved in:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
- Advising on contractual, legal and regulatory issues affecting the business
- Supporting key business projects and strategic initiatives
- Identifying and managing legal and commercial risk
- Liaising with external counsel where required
- Contributing to governance, compliance and continuous process improvement
You will also benefit from exposure to sector-specific legal issues and emerging areas, including technology, data, and regulatory developments - making this a genuinely interesting and future-focused position.
The Candidate
This role will suit a commercially minded solicitor who enjoys being close to the business and taking a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach to legal challenges.
You will ideally:
- Have 5+ years' PQE with experience in commercial contracts
- Possess strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Be confident engaging with stakeholders across different business areas
- Demonstrate a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Be comfortable managing your own workload in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in-house, or exposure to sectors such as technology, infrastructure or regulated industries, would be advantageous - but is not essential.
The Opportunity
- Join a high-performing and well-regarded in-house legal team
- Work on high-quality, commercially focused matters with real business impact
- Gain exposure to innovative projects and evolving legal areas
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative environment
- Excellent scope for career development and progression
- Salary circa £75,000 + bonus + industry-leading benefits package
