Commercial Associate
hace 3 días
Manchester
Commercial Tech Associate 3+PQE - Manchester (Open to Birmingham)- Salary up to £80k The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial and Technology Associate (3+ PQE) to join a leading national commercial practice, recognised for delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice across sectors including mobility and automotive, retail, logistics, technology and life sciences. This role offers exposure to cutting-edge commercial and technology projects, including e-commerce, outsourcing, digital transformation, and other business-critical initiatives. You’ll be at the forefront of client relationships, managing your own matters while collaborating closely with senior lawyers on high-value, multi-jurisdictional work. The role is ideal for a technically strong lawyer who thrives in a dynamic, evolving environment, enjoys variety, and wants to grow their expertise in commercial, technology and IP matters. You can expect: • Early responsibility for significant client matters, • Exposure to international and multi-office transactions, • Opportunities to gain in-house secondment experience, • A clear framework for professional growth and progression, • Mentoring and support from experienced partners and senior associates The Team You’ll join a national commercial and technology team supporting high-profile UK and international clients across complex and strategically important matters. The team advises clients on a broad range of matters, including: • Commercial contracts and procurement agreements, • Technology and digital arrangements, including SaaS and cloud platforms, • Outsourcing and managed services contracts, • Intellectual property advisory and licensing, • Cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional projects The team is collaborative, forward-thinking, and committed to innovation, knowledge-sharing, and creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. You’ll be able to contribute ideas, develop your skills, and work directly with senior colleagues on high-profile client matters from day one. Key Responsibilities • Advising on and managing a portfolio of commercial and technology contracts., • Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing high-value commercial and tech agreements., • Supporting senior lawyers on complex or multi-party transactions., • Contributing to client relationship management and business development activities., • Collaborating with colleagues across offices and service lines on significant matters., • Mentoring junior lawyers and supporting the development of the wider team., • Participating in secondments and client-facing projects where appropriate. The Candidate You’ll be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years’ PQE, gained within a recognised commercial, tech or IP practice. You will have: • Solid experience in commercial contracts and technology-related work., • Exposure to outsourcing, SaaS, cloud or digital transformation projects (desirable)., • Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills., • Confidence managing your own workload and client relationships., • A solutions-driven, commercially aware approach., • Ambition to grow your career within a collaborative, high-performing team. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives on variety, enjoys working with complex clients and wants to deepen their expertise across commercial and technology matters. The Benefits • Salary up to £80k, • Comprehensive benefits package, • Generous bonus structure, • 25 days annual leave package plus bank holidays, • Company Pension, • Private Medical and Travel Insurance Apply in the strictest of confidence Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Commercial) Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07376 640 525 E-mail: WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.