Commercial Contracts Solicitor - Part Time Role

Birmingham Temporary £55,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
A leading UK building society is seeking a Commercial Contracts Solicitor for a 12-month fixed-term contract leading to a permanent role. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead on commercial and contract law matters, providing strategic legal advice and upskilling teams within a supportive environment.
  • Part time and hybrid role working 3-4 days per week
  • Lead commercial contracts at a major UK mutual

About Our Client

Join a large building society, boasting over 400,000 members and a heritage spanning more than 175 years. As a mutual, it prioritises customer-centric values and has been recognised with 'Best Customer Service' awards. Employees benefit from a culture that values development, diversity, and well-being, making it an employer of choice in the financial services sector

Job Description

The Commercial Contracts Solicitor will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts
  • Providing legal and strategic advice to the legal and wider business
  • Ensuring all contracts comply with local, regulatory, and national laws
  • Conducting legal research and staying updated on relevant legislation
  • Collaborating with departments to align contracts with business strategy
  • Delivering training on contractual and legal matters
  • Mentoring and upskilling team members in contracts and litigation
  • Performing other duties as necessary within the legal function

The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Contracts Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years' PQE in commercial contract law
  • Experienced in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts
  • Knowledgeable in contract and commercial law
  • Excellent in communication and negotiation skills
  • Capable of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines
  • Ideally experienced with FCA and PRA regulations

What's on Offer

This role offers a competitive pro-rata salary of £70,000, with flexible working arrangements of 3-4 days per week and a hybrid setup requiring 1-2 days in the office. Benefits include:

  • Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of holiday each year
  • 2 paid volunteering days annually
  • Pension scheme with up to 10%
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies
  • Life assurance at 4 times salary
  • Performance-related pay scheme and annual pay review
  • Private medical insurance with options to include family members
  • Salary Sacrifice Electric/Hybrid Car Scheme
  • Access to a range of benefits through Perkbox
  • A supportive culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being



If you're an experienced Commercial Contracts Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6738233
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Location
Birmingham
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-052025-6738233