Commercial Lawyer in City of London

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Legal Counsel (3–6 PQE)

Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: 6-Month FTC (Strong Potential to Convert to Permanent)

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

SSQ is partnering with a well-known, international company on their search for a Commercial Legal Counsel. They're in the market for someone with 3-6 PQE to join their high-performing legal team on 6-month fixed-term basis, with a strong possibility of permanent conversion for the right candidate.

The position offers varied and interesting work across commercial contracts, data protection, and operational legal matters — ideal for a someone who enjoys being close to the business and working with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts (supplier, services, technology, sponsorship, etc.)
• Advising on data protection matters, including data processing agreements and internal compliance procedures
• Supporting legal input on manufacturing, procurement, and technical arrangements
• Engaging with stakeholders across multiple departments to provide practical, business-friendly legal advice
• Assisting with broader risk management and compliance initiatives within the legal function

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 3–6 years’ PQE
• Must be able to come into their Oxfordshire office 3 x per week
• Solid commercial contracts experience
• Good working knowledge of UK data protection regulations (UK GDPR)
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-moving, commercially driven environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:

• In-house experience within a product-led, engineering or technology-driven organisation
• Interest in working in an agile, performance-focused business

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team
• Likelihood of a longer-term role for the right candidate

If you are interested in hearing more, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English