Commercial Solicitor 4+

COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR 4+ PQE - NEWCASTLE A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Newcastle is looking to recruit a Commercial Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE to join its growing Commercial team. THE TEAM The Commercial team is recognised for providing pragmatic, straightforward advice to local and national businesses across a wide range of sectors. With real depth of knowledge and experience, the team offers a full suite of commercial legal services, delivering advice that is clear, robust and commercially focused. They take a proactive approach, anticipating issues before they arise and providing solutions tailored to each client's specific commercial needs. THE ROLE You will be advising clients at both a local and national level on a broad range of commercial matters, including commercial contracts, consumer rights, business regulation, confidentiality and data protection. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Solicitor to take on a hands-on role with significant client contact and high-quality work. You will work closely with partners and colleagues while managing your own varied caseload. Work will include: - Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts - Advising on consumer law and business regulation - Advising on confidentiality and data protection matters - Supporting clients with regulatory change and risk management - Providing practical, solutions-focused advice - Building and maintaining strong client relationships - Contributing to business development initiatives THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will be: - A qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE in commercial law - Have strong technical skills combined with a pragmatic, commercial approach - Be comfortable managing matters independently - Have excellent communication and client-handling skills - Be keen to play an active role in the continued growth of the team The firm offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, high-quality work and genuine long-term career prospects. This role would suit a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a respected commercial practice in the North East. For more information on this Commercial Solicitor position in Newcastle, please contact Rozie Hunter at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.