Commercial Lawyer 1-4 PQE

LegalVision; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Private medical insurance

Annual learning and development budget

Regular team socials and events

Job summary

A commercial law firm is seeking a motivated 2-4 PQE lawyer to join their Commercial Contracts practice as an Associate. The role requires expertise in assisting UK business clients with various commercial matters and offers a welcoming office environment and hybrid working options. The successful candidate will enjoy benefits such as 25 days holiday, enhanced maternity pay, and opportunities for professional development. Join a growing business that values innovative legal services.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in assisting UK business clients in various commercial matters.
• Experience in privacy matters is a plus.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to clients.

Responsibilities

• Join the Commercial Contracts practice as an Associate.
• Work closely with SME and corporate clients.
• Handle a broad range of commercial contracts and ensure they are legally sound.

Skills

English qualified lawyer with at least 2 years experience

Ability to provide practical, commercially-focused advice

Excellent communication skills

Proven project management skills

Client-focused approach

Self-motivated and proactive

Commercially minded and solutions-focused

Job description

Overview

LegalVision is a commercial law firm built for high-performing businesses and lawyers who want to work differently. Our team uses custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing for clients, and rewarding careers for those who work here. With rapidly scaling operations across the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, LegalVision offers clear career progression, exposure to complex work, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative law firm that's transforming the legal industry.

If you are excited about the prospect of growing your career in an innovative and growing business that offers challenging work, a fast-paced environment, and unique professional development opportunities, then we would love to hear from you.

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 are 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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