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About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially aware Junior Solicitor with 1-2 years of PQE to join our Legal team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop in-house commercial experience within a fast-paced, technology-focused business, working alongside experienced colleagues and gaining exposure to a wide range of commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements such as NDAs, software license agreements, professional services agreements, and data processing/licensing agreements.
• Work with internal templates and escalate non-standard positions to senior team members.
• Provide clear and practical legal input to internal stakeholders.
• Build positive working relationships with teams like Sales, Delivery, and InfoSec.
• Help identify and communicate key legal and commercial risks, escalating issues appropriately.
• Support the team in maintaining consistency with standard contractual positions.
• Assist with data protection queries and contract compliance matters.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of templates, playbooks, and legal processes.
• Support legal operations initiatives, including contract lifecycle management and automation tools.
• Work closely with other solicitors and paralegals, sharing knowledge and learning from more senior colleagues.
• Participate in training sessions and internal knowledge-sharing activities.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 1-2 years’ PQE.
• Ideally 1 year’s in-house experience.
• Good understanding of contract law, including rules relating to contract formation, direct vs indirect damages, warranties, and indemnities.
• Strong drafting skills, including experience of amending contractual clauses.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Working understanding of UK GDPR and general data protection principles.
• Exposure to intellectual property issues.
• Clear and confident communication style.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with team support.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• Experience in a technology, data, or consulting environment is desirable.
• Experience using AI tools for legal research and contract analysis is desirable.
• Some exposure to employment law (e.g. TUPE) is helpful but not essential.
• Litigation or company secretarial experience would be a bonus.
• Ability to obtain government vetting (BPSS or SC) if required for future work.

Skills

• Contract Law
• Contract Drafting
• Negotiation
• UK GDPR
• Data Protection Principles
• Intellectual Property
• Communication
• Time Management
• Collaboration
• Legal Research
• Contract Analysis
• AI Tools

Location

• England & Wales

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Junior (1-2 years PQE)

Education Level

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

About the Company

• A fast-paced, technology-focused business.