Commercial Lawyer - Southampton - RecQuest

    RecQuest
    RecQuest Southampton

    12 hours ago

    Description

    Commercial Contracts Lawyer (3+ PQE) – National Law Firm

    Permanent Role | £59,000 – £70,000 DOE

    Southampton | Hybrid & Office-Based Working Available

    RecQuest is delighted to be partnering with one of the UK's most respected national law firms to appoint a talented Commercial Contracts Lawyer (3+ PQE) to join their high-performing Commercial team.

    This is a standout opportunity to join a nationally recognised practice known for its scale, sector expertise and involvement in some of the most high-profile commercial and regulatory projects in the UK and internationally.

    About the Team

    You'll be joining a large, collaborative national commercial group covering commercial contracts, digital, IP, energy & renewables, and projects & procurement. The team advises an impressive client base including FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies, public sector bodies, universities, and major industry organisations.

    Sector focus includes advanced manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace & defence, energy transition, transport & logistics, and international trade. The team works closely across UK offices and internationally through established global partner networks, supporting complex cross-border matters and multi-jurisdictional projects.

    What You'll Be Doing

    You'll advise on a broad range of commercial arrangements that underpin both strategic projects and day-to-day business operations, including:

    • Contract strategy, drafting and negotiation
    • Supply chain management and procurement
    • Product development and routes to market
    • Research and development collaborations
    • Energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives
    • Operational improvement and productivity projects
    • Commercial risk management and governance
    • Data protection matters, supported by specialist teams

    You'll work closely with in-house legal teams and, where clients do not have internal legal support, provide a highly valued "in-house style" advisory service. The role also offers exposure to international work, supporting UK businesses expanding into overseas markets such as the USA and Saudi Arabia, with potential opportunities for international secondments.

    What We're Looking For

    • UK-qualified Solicitor with 3+ years' PQE
    • Strong experience in commercial contracts from a City firm, large regional practice or in-house environment
    • Solid grounding in contract law and complex commercial advisory work
    • Experience across supply chain, procurement, outsourcing, R&D or goods and services contracts
    • Ability to deliver clear, practical advice to non-legal stakeholders
    • Strong drafting, communication and relationship-building skills
    • A genuinely commercial mindset and client-focused approach

    Experience in areas such as import/export, technology, IP or data protection would be beneficial but is not essential.

    What's On Offer

    Salary between £59,000 and £70,000 depending on experience

    Hybrid working with a Southampton office base

    High-quality, business-critical work with major UK and international clients

    Exposure to international and cross-border projects

    Supportive, collaborative team culture

    Clear progression pathways within a nationally recognised practice

    If you're a commercially minded lawyer looking to take the next step in a forward-thinking, high-calibre legal team, RecQuest would love to hear from you.

    Apply now to find out more.


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