Commercial Contracts Associate — Hybrid (UK)

DWF; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF seeks a Solicitor or Associate to join our Commercial team in the UK, based in Leeds (also Manchester or Birmingham) with a hybrid working arrangement. You will advise on commercial contracts and support clients across public and private sectors, including technology, IP, and procurement matters.

The role requires strong drafting and negotiation skills, a commercially minded approach, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues while developing technical

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills, with the confidence to negotiate.
• Commercially minded and keen to understand clients’ business objectives.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and performance-driven, with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
• A team player with a collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.
• Motivated to develop skills and progress within a growing national practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply and services agreements, technology and IP agreements, local government framework and strategic partnering agreements, as well as bespoke contractual terms and conditions.
• Support clients across public and private sectors including retail, manufacturing, technology, data, energy and the public sector.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of complex contracts.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to long term client relationships.
• Assist with commercial contract due diligence as part of wider corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues nationally across DWF’s commercial and sector teams.
• Support business development initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and maintain high-quality service delivery.
• Continuously develop technical and commercial knowledge through training, supervised practice, and awareness of industry developments.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

DWF seeks a Solicitor or Associate to join our Commercial team in the UK, based in Leeds (also Manchester or Birmingham) with a hybrid working arrangement. You will advise on commercial contracts and support clients across public and private sectors, including technology, IP, and procurement matters.

The role requires strong drafting and negotiation skills, a commercially minded approach, and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients and colleagues while developing technical