Commercial Associate / Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Manchester seeks a Commercial Associate / Senior Associate with 4+ years of PQE. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse range of commercial agreements in a collaborative environment, with clear pathways for career progression within a rapidly growing business.

Benefits

Competitive salaries & flexible working arrangements

State-of-the-art offices in Manchester City Centre

Opportunities for growth with the business

Qualifications

• Commercial Solicitor with 4+ years PQE.
• Eager to progress quickly and work alongside leading professionals.

Responsibilities

• Handle various commercial agreements including trading, major projects, and joint ventures.
• Collaborate with the Managing Partner and contribute to the firm's growth and succession planning.

Skills

Commercial Law

Data Protection

IP Law

IT Law

Compliance

Education

Commercial Solicitor

Job description

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Commercial Associate / Senior Associate, Manchester

Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Commercial Associate / Senior Associate

This firm, formed less than 10 years ago, is considered Manchester's leading legal disrupter. With accolades across various practice areas and recruiting partners from top international firms, they aim to expand further by hiring a Commercial Associate / Senior Associate.

The firm specializes in a broad range of legal services, focusing on large business clients in Corporate Law, Employment Law, Commercial Disputes, Construction, and more. They also have a strong team handling HNW/UHNW individuals in Property, Private Client, and Family law. The firm encourages cross-referral work, collaboration, and teamwork, making it an excellent environment for lawyers seeking a fully serviced practice.

Despite having partners trained at larger international firms, the firm maintains an open-door culture, with accessible partners and transparent routes for progression in job title and technical skills. Significant financial investment from the partnership indicates promising growth in the next 5-10 years.

The role

The firm seeks a Commercial Associate / Senior Associate with 2-8 PQE to join their Manchester office. You will work closely with the Managing Partner, handling various commercial agreements such as trading, major projects, IP, IT, compliance, data protection, outsourcing, and joint ventures. The role offers strong prospects for advancement aligned with the firm's growth and succession planning.

Requirements

• You will be a Commercial Solicitor with 4+ years PQE
• You will have experience working directly in Commercial Law
• You are eager to progress quickly and work alongside leading professionals in the Commercial space

What's on offer

• Competitive salaries & flexible working arrangements
• State-of-the-art offices in Manchester City Centre
• The opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding business over the next 5/10 years