The Role
We’re looking for a generalist commercial lawyer (2–5 PQE) to join the in-house legal team. The role is a real mix of fast-paced, hands-on commercial work — perfect for someone who likes to get stuck in and enjoys variety.
Day-to-day:
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Working closely with stakeholders in sales, ops, and procurement
• Handling high-volume, time-sensitive contracts — pace is important
• Some exposure to tech/SaaS contracts would be helpful
• Pragmatic, business-friendly legal support across a range of topics
Ideal Candidate Profile
• 2–5 years PQE – jurisdiction flexible
• In-house experience essential, ideally in a small legal team
• Strong grounding in UK commercial contracts
• Comfortable at pace – there’s a decent volume and speed required
• Bonus points for:
o SaaS/technology contracts
o B2B industry experience with physical stock or operations
Culture Fit
• Down-to-earth, collaborative, and team-first mindset
• Enjoys variety and being part of a small, tight-knit legal team
• Confident and pragmatic – knows when to take a commercial view
Logistics
• 1 day per week in the Leeds office
• Interview process: Streamlined – usually 2–3 stages
• Salary: £65–70k + 10% bonus + good benefits