Commercial Solicitor (1-5 PQE) - Leading Regional Firm, Top Tier Legal 500
23 days ago
Reading
Commercial SolicitorReadingLeading Legal 500 Commercial Full Service - Excellent BenefitsJoin a nationally recognised Commercial & Technology team advising innovative businesses across the UK and internationally.An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor to join the highly regarded Commercial & Technology team of a top tier Legal 500 and Chambers ranked law firm.The firm is recognised nationally for the quality of its legal expertise and provides a supportive, forward-thinking environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their careers while working on high quality, commercially focused matters.The Commercial & Technology team acts for an impressive client base, including global and international businesses, UK headquartered companies, entrepreneurial organisations and fast-growing businesses across sectors including technology, media, retail and hospitality.This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to join a friendly and collaborative team, working closely with clients as a trusted legal adviser and gaining exposure to a broad range of complex and interesting work.The OpportunityYou will work with a varied client base, providing practical and commercially focused advice across a wide range of commercial matters, including:\n\n • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts\n, • Advising on contractual risk and providing strategic guidance to clients\n, • Technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud solutions, website and app development, hosting and licensing arrangements\n, • Data protection advice and data commercialisation matters\n, • Digital media and e-commerce work\n, • Consumer law matters\n, • Marketing, advertising and sponsorship agreements\n, • Intellectual property management, commercialisation, protection and enforcement\n, • Manufacturing, distribution and outsourcing agreements\n, • Supporting corporate transactions, acquisitions and restructurings with commercial expertise\nMany of the firm's clients operate internationally, providing excellent exposure to cross-border commercial work and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to businesses across multiple sectors.About YouYou will have:\n\n, • Experience within a commercial law team, with a strong grounding in contract law\n, • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements\n, • The ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice\n, • An understanding of areas such as data protection, technology, intellectual property, consumer law and competition law\n, • Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply legal knowledge to real business situations\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • Confidence managing client relationships and running matters with appropriate supervision\n, • A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing your technical knowledge and commercial awareness\n, • The ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment\nExperience or a particular interest in technology, digital media, data or AI would be advantageous.Why Join?This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognised firm that combines high quality work with a genuinely supportive and modern working environment.Benefits include:\n\n, • Flexible hybrid working\n, • 25 days' annual leave\n, • Additional day off for your birthday\n, • Option to purchase up to five additional days' holiday\n, • Private Medical Insurance\n, • Life Assurance at five times salary\n, • Pension scheme with employer contribution\n, • Weekly wellbeing hour\n, • Charity volunteering allowance\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Season ticket travel loan\n, • Dog friendly office\n, • Regular social events and active social committee\nIf you're looking to progress your career within a respected Commercial & Technology team, advising impressive clients on high value and innovative work, this could be an excellent next step.Reach out at: