Commercial Contracts Associate

Taylor Root; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Recruitment Expert to join their commercial team. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising clients on various strategies, and mentoring junior team members. Candidates should have 3–6 years of PQE in commercial contracts and a background or interest in retail or hospitality. This position offers significant responsibility and the chance to work with high-profile clients in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years PQE with solid commercial contracts experience.
• Background or interest in retail, consumer, hotel or hospitality work.
• Confidence advising directly engaged clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Support clients on commercial structuring and e-commerce pathways.
• Contribute to mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Strong commercial awareness

Business development enthusiasm

Job description

Legal Recruitment Expert | Private Practice | Associates | London

Team Overview

The Commercial practice works with a wide portfolio of well‑known retail and consumer brands, alongside leading hotel, hospitality and leisure businesses. The group is involved in a steady flow of complex and cross‑border mandates, supporting clients on commercial strategy, operational partnerships and key contractual frameworks. This is a highly collaborative team with an international outlook, advising on varied commercial arrangements that underpin brand growth and multi‑channel routes to market.

The Role

• Lead on drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including franchising, hotel operating contracts, licensing arrangements, outsourcing and supply chain documentation.
• Support clients on commercial structuring, distribution strategies, e‑commerce pathways and digital routes to market.
• Work directly with clients, ensuring advice is practical, commercially aligned and delivered efficiently.
• Play an active role in profile‑building, pitches, sector‑focused initiatives and wider business development opportunities.
• Contribute to mentoring junior team members and supporting knowledge sharing across the practice.

Candidate Profile

• 3–6 years PQE with solid commercial contracts experience gained in private practice or in‑house.
• Background or interest in retail, consumer, hotel or hospitality work is strongly welcomed.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence advising directly‑engaged clients.
• Interest in sector trends, branding, digital commerce and evolving consumer markets.
• Enthusiasm for business development and collaborative working.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading commercial team working with high‑profile brands, offering hands‑on responsibility, cross‑border exposure and genuine scope to develop within a thriving sector‑focused practice.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services