Solicitor

Were looking for a high-calibre junior Solicitor to join our in-house Legal team supporting a wide range of commercial activities across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified lawyer (0-2 years PQE) trained in private practice who is keen to develop in a dynamic commercially focused environment.

Youll gain exposure to a varied workload including commercial contracts projects financing arrangements and corporate transactions working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Solicitor you will provide pragmatic high-quality legal support across the business advising on both day-to-day matters and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracts

• Draft review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements (including supplier terms service agreements NDAs and framework agreements)
• Prepare supporting legal documentation such as letters consents and resolutions
• Provide clear practical advice on contractual risk and mitigation
• Support stakeholders in structuring and delivering commercial deals

Projects & Transactions

• Assist on strategic business projects and initiatives
• Support corporate transactions restructurings and joint ventures
• Undertake due diligence prepare documentation and assist with completions
• Collaborate with Finance and Commercial teams on deal structuring

Finance Support

• Provide legal input on financing arrangements (including lending and security documentation)
• Support refinancing transactions
• Manage relationships with external counsel on more complex matters

Legal Advisory

• Deliver practical business-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Interpret and apply relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
• Contribute to risk management and governance processes

Research & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct legal research and present findings clearly to the team
• Support the development of legal templates and standard processes
• Contribute to ongoing improvements within the Legal function
• Assist with effective management of external legal spend

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent with a current practising certificate
• 0-2 years PQE
• Trained in private practice within a reputable law firm
• Experience drafting and advising on commercial agreements
• Exposure to transactions deals or structured commercial arrangements
• Comfortable working collaboratively on multi-stakeholder matters

Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills
• Sound commercial awareness and understanding of business impact
• Ability to provide clear pragmatic and proportionate advice
• Effective workload management and prioritisation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal audiences

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and relationship-focused
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership
• Curious and eager to learn across new areas
• Commercially minded and solutions-oriented
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• High levels of integrity professionalism and sound judgement

Why Join Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to transition into an in-house role where youll gain broad exposure work closely with senior stakeholders and develop your commercial legal skillset in a supportive environment.

Benefits

• Non-contractual annual bonus based on company and personal performance ofyour annual salary.
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days with yearly service 8 bank holidays day off on your birthday.
• Company sick pay 6 months and then SSP.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• Life assurance x4 of your basic salary.
• Pension plan Calisen will double your personal contribution into the scheme up to a maximum of 7% of your gross salary.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Plan Helpline.
• My Rewards Platform: Discounts from hundreds of top retailers just for being part of the team.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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Whatever your background or experience your Calisen career could be just around the corner. Research shows some groups of people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. If youre excited about a role we encourage you to apply even if you dont tick every box. You might be exactly who were looking for! Our people are our greatest strength. Calisen is an equal opportunities employer:We value honesty empathy and collaboration and we believe that different perspectives and experiences help us succeed. Our commitment is to fairness inclusion and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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