Isca Recruitment Ltd
Commercial Solicitor
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Commercial Solicitor (In-House)
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3-5 Years' PQE | Taunton | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Are you a commercially minded solicitor looking to make your first move in-house, or an experienced in-house lawyer seeking a broader role with greater business exposure?
Isca Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected not-for-profit organisation in the appointment of a Commercial Solicitor to join its collaborative Legal team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employer with a genuinely supportive culture, strong values and a clear sense of purpose. You'll enjoy a broad and varied in-house role, working closely with stakeholders across the business and providing commercially focused legal advice that directly supports the organisation's strategic objectives and member services.
As part of a small, high-performing legal team, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of matters from instruction through to completion, whilst gaining exposure to a wide range of commercial, operational and customer-facing legal issues.
In-House Commercial Solicitor - The Role
You will play a key role in supporting the organisation's relationships with third-party suppliers, healthcare providers and business customers, alongside supporting the delivery of its insurance products and services.
Responsibilities Will Include
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
- Supporting supplier and provider relationships.
- Managing the legal aspects of third-party risk management activities.
- Acting as a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the organisation.
- Advising on legal issues affecting individual customers, SME clients and corporate policyholders.
- Supporting the development of customer communications, contractual terms and policy documentation.
- Assisting with strategic projects, business initiatives and product development.
- Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel across a broad range of legal matters.
- Taking ownership of legal matters and delivering practical, commercially focused solutions.
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In-House Commercial Solicitor – The Rewards
This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organisation that combines the professionalism and complexity of a commercial environment with the values and culture often associated with the not-for-profit sector.
You'll benefit from a competitive salary plus comprehensive benefits including: annual bonus, hybrid working, pension scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, 25 days holiday + Bank holidays and so much more!
In-house Commercial Solicitor - About You
We are keen to hear from qualified solicitors with around 3-5 years' PQE, although applications from candidates with differing levels of experience will also be considered.
You Will Possess
- Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Experience gained within private practice, in-house, or a combination of both.
- The ability to manage matters independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong commercial awareness and sound legal judgement.
- A first-rate communicator with effective stakeholder management skills.
- A natural solutions finder with excellent analytical skills.
- You will be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative manner with colleagues at all levels in the business.
- Experience within sectors such as healthcare, insurance, financial services, procurement, supplier arrangements or data protection would be advantageous, but is not essential.
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If you're looking for a rewarding in-house legal role where you can broaden your experience, influence business decisions and be part of a genuinely positive culture, we'd love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this role early, so please don’t delay in submitting your CV, we will be in touch promptly to discuss the role and employer. For an informal discussion or further information please contact Jo at Isca Recruitment.
Please note Isca Recruitment does not hold a license to sponsor visas. We cannot process applications from individuals requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Isca Recruitment is an Exeter based boutique recruitment consultancy making the match between client and candidate. Specialists in office support, accountancy and finance across the South West. Isca Recruitment Ltd provides services as an agency and an employment business.
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