Commercial Lawyer 1-4 PQE

LegalVision; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forward-thinking environment with career growth opportunities

Welcoming office environment

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Annual budget for learning and development

Regular team socials

Team socials

Job summary

A dynamic legal services provider in Manchester seeks a motivated Associate lawyer with 2-4 years PQE to join their Commercial Contracts practice. The role encompasses advising SME and corporate clients on a variety of commercial matters in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong legal skills, excel in communication, and be client-focused while supporting the firm's growth in the UK market. This position offers hybrid working, a welcoming office environment, and several perks including 25 days holiday and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in assisting UK business clients.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly.
• Experience in privacy matters preferred.
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused approach with strong relationship-building and service delivery skills
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Commercially minded, solutions-focused, and aligned with a modern, growth-driven legal services model

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice.
• Manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Support LegalVision's growth in the UK market.
• Collaborate autonomously and within a team to meet client objectives and deadlines

Skills

English qualified lawyer

Client-focused approach

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Commercially minded

Team collaboration

Privacy experience

Education

English qualified lawyer

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated 2-4 PQE lawyer to join our high performing Commercial Contracts practice as an Associate.

We work closely with SME and corporate clients to understand their commercial objectives and deliver pragmatic advice that protects their interests while facilitating successful transactions. The team handles a broad range of work, from routine supply, distribution and service agreements to bespoke, high-value commercial deals, ensuring our clients' contracts are legally sound, commercially pragmatic and clearly articulated.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical ability across a broad range of commercial matters, effective project management and client service skills, and a genuine interest in supporting LegalVision’s growth in the UK market.

While our offices are located in Manchester, we\'re happy to accept applications from candidates seeking remote work in London or elsewhere in the UK.

The Ideal Candidate

• Essential: An English qualified lawyer with at least 2 years of experience in assisting UK business clients in a variety of commercial matters. Additional experience in privacy matters will be highly regarded
• Ability to provide practical, commercially-focused advice that balances legal risk with business objectives
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused approach with strong relationship-building and service delivery skills
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• Commercially minded, solutions-focused, and aligned with a modern, growth-driven legal services model

The Perks

• Forward-thinking environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers
• Welcoming office environment in Ancoats and hybrid/remote working
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave
• Private medical insurance (post probation)
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development
• Regular team socials and events

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