Commercial Contracts Solicitor 2‑4 PQE

We're growing our Commercial, IP & Technology team at Field Seymour Parkes LLP and are looking for a talented solicitor to join us. This is a key strategic hire to provide support to the Team Leader, to support the growth of the wider firm and to help shape the future of our Commercial Contracts practice. If you have a strong foundation of at least 2 PQE (or equivalent experience) and are looking for a role with clear career progression - this could be the ideal next move.

The Role

You'll be working in our Commercial, IP and Technology team which forms part of our wider Business Services Team.

Key Areas of Experience

• Commercial contracts
• Intellectual property
• Data protection

We can also tailor the role to incorporate any specialisms or areas you'd like to develop further. We welcome applications from those with equivalent quality of experience and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part‑time hours on a case‑by‑case basis in line with business needs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know as soon as possible so these can be considered. You can read more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion here.

Responsibilities and Expertise

• Managing your own caseload independently while contributing to the growth and development of the team through mentoring and supervision.
• A commercially‑minded solicitor with a pragmatic, solution‑focused approach.
• Experience in commercial contracts, with complementary knowledge of IP and data protection.
• Comfortable working with a wide range of clients, from start‑ups to multinationals, across sectors (notably technology and automotive).
• Ability to balance legal precision with real‑world practicality – our clients value clarity, not just theory.
• A proactive attitude to business development and relationship‑building.
• Someone who adapts their communication and service delivery to suit each client’s needs.
• Advising an international technology supplier on a major public sector contract.
• Helping a fast‑growing medtech company build its legal infrastructure, including IP protection and MSAs.
• Drafting and negotiating a €4.5 m+ medical device distribution agreement across Europe.
• Urgent advice on a high‑stakes data protection breach involving sensitive financial data.
• Preparing influencer and brand ambassador agreements with high‑profile talent.

Who We Work With

Our client base includes a diverse mix of major international brands and SMEs. Examples of clients we can name publicly include: Volvo, Honda, Whistl, HR Wallingford, North Tech, Clearway Group, Operational Solutions.

Your Development at FSP

We're committed to your personal and professional growth. Through our bespoke FSP Lawyer Framework, we support development across six key competencies, focusing not only on legal expertise but also on the broader skills required of a modern lawyer. We also offer funded formal training where appropriate, with genuine opportunities for progression. If the successful candidate doesn't join us as a partner, we will be committed to helping them achieve that goal.

What We Offer

• A genuinely collaborative and inclusive culture with a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• High‑quality, engaging work with clear progression routes.
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office per week).
• Core working hours for greater flexibility.
• Full‑time or part‑time working.
• Bright, modern offices in central Reading, just minutes from the train station.

Ready to hear more? If you're looking for a role where your career can genuinely progress, we'd love to hear from you.