Commercial Associate

Pinsent Masons LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsent Masons is seeking a Commercial Associate (2–4 years PQE) to join the Commercial Team in Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds. You will draft and negotiate contracts, support outsourcing and strategic projects, and advise on day‑to‑day commercial queries within a forward‑looking, AI‑driven delivery model.

You will work with a team known for pragmatic and innovative approaches, gaining exposure to high‑profile clients across various sectors and collaborating with corporate specialists on

Qualifications

• Strong drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Solid commercial awareness and client‑facing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proactive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Supporting outsourcing, supply chain and strategic projects.
• Advising on day-to-day commercial queries.
• Using legal tech and AI-enabled tools on live matters and shaping delivery models.
• Building relationships with clients across multiple sectors.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Collaboration

Innovation mindset

Job description

Commercial Associate – 2 - 4 Years PQE

Location: Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds

Team: Commercial

The Opportunity

Want to do high-quality commercial work for household-name clients while helping shape the future of how legal services are delivered? We’re growing our Commercial Team and looking for a talented, ambitious Commercial Associate (2 – 4 years PQE) to join us in Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds.

The Work You’ll Do

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Supporting major outsourcing, supply chain and strategic projects
• Advising on day‑to‑day commercial queries
• Using legal technology and AI‑enabled tools on live matters, and helping design the process improvements and innovative delivery models we offer clients
• Building strong relationships with leading clients across retail, manufacturing, sport, technology, energy, hotels, public sector, education, and industrial markets

Your experience won’t stop at commercial contracts. Our broader commercial group works closely with the Corporate Team on complex AIand technology‑driven workstreams, giving you exposure to a wider range of deals and specialists than most commercial roles offer.

About The Team

Pinsent Masons’ Commercial practice is known for its proactive, pragmatic, and innovative style. The team works nationally across Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds, and internationally across the firm’s global offices.

Under Clare’s leadership, the team is increasingly delivering client solutions built on cutting‑edge legal technology and AI‑enabled services. Working with the firm’s Innovation and Change Board, we’re transforming how legal services are delivered.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for an England & Wales qualified commercial lawyer (approx. NQ - 4 years PQE) who brings:

• Strong technical skills
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• A collaborative and proactive mindset
• Enthusiasm for innovation and creative problem‑solving
• Interest in developing sector specialisms aligned to Pinsent Masons’ global focus areas

Experience within a well‑regarded commercial practice is desirable, but we care just as much about curiosity, potential and an appetite to learn. If you’re newly qualified and excited by this role, we’d love to hear from you even if you don’t meet every point above.

What You’ll Gain

As part of our team, you will:

• Work within a market‑leading Commercial practice
• Gain early responsibility and significant client exposure
• Receive exceptional training, mentoring, and support
• Have a genuine voice in innovation and firm‑wide strategic initiatives, including how we use AI to serve clients
• Enjoy strong career progression opportunities through PM Academy and partner‑led development programmes
• Work within a collaborative and engaging culture

Our Commitment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and every individual is treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process and during employment.