Commercial Contracts Solicitor (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Commercial Contracts Solicitor - 5+ PQE

Are you an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor, ready to take the next step in your legal career?

MFK Recruitment are working with a leading full-service law firm who have a strong regional presence. We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join its respected team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with 5+ years PQE, to join a forward-thinking and supportive environment that places client service and professional development at its core.

Commercial Contracts Solicitor - The Role:

Successful candidates will:

• Provide support on a wide range of commercial contract matters across various sectors.
• Engage directly with clients, offering commercially focused legal advice and building strong working relationships.
• Contribute to the team’s business development efforts and participate in firm-wide growth initiatives.
• Ideally, bring an existing portfolio of quality client work or strong industry contacts.

You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of matters, including:

• Manufacturing and supply agreements
• Distribution and agency arrangements
• Franchising structures and documentation
• Drafting and advising on terms and conditions of business
• E-commerce and online contracting
• Software development, licensing, and distribution
• Hardware and software supply, support, and maintenance agreements
• IT hosting and consultancy services
• Outsourcing arrangements
• Technology-related deals, including funding, investment, M&A activity
• Cloud computing contracts, including SaaS and PaaS solutions
• Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• End User Licence Agreements (EULAs)
• Research and development collaborations

Commercial Contracts Solicitor - The Ideal Candidate:

• Be driven, forward-thinking, and capable of managing a demanding workload with efficiency and composure.
• Bring proven experience in both leading client matters and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Be motivated to grow within the firm and actively contribute to its ongoing development and success.
• Have solid experience handling a variety of commercial contracts, ideally with exposure to technology-related agreements.
• Be a minimum of 5 years PQE.