Commercial Contracts Lawyer

Lodders Solicitors LLP; Stratford-upon-Avon; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lodders Solicitors LLP is seeking a Senior Associate or Legal Director to join our Business Services Group in the UK. You will deliver expert advice on commercial contracts, IP, and data protection, while managing high-value matters and advising clients on day-to-day business issues.

You will actively develop client relationships, expand your network of referrers, and spot opportunities for cross-service work.

Formación

• Five years' PQE or more for Senior Associate
• Ten years' PQE for Legal Director
• Substantial private-practice experience in the listed areas
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to grow a practice and develop client relationships
• Proactive in business development and networking
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a collaborative approach
• Comfortable managing complex matters for businesses

Responsabilidades

• Provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts, IP, and data protection
• Manage high-value matters and guide clients through day-to-day business issues
• Develop and strengthen client relationships and grow referral networks
• Identify opportunities for cross-service work and participate in marketing and business development initiatives

Conocimientos

Commercial contracts

Intellectual property

Data protection

Business development

Negotiation

Drafting

Client relationship management

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Senior Associate / Legal Director to join our Business Services Group. You will provide expert legal advice on commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection, manage high-value matters, and guide clients through day to day business-related issues.

Alongside your technical legal work, you’ll play an active role in developing and strengthening client relationships, while building your own network of clients and referrers. You’ll be encouraged to identify opportunities for additional work across the firm and get involved in networking, marketing and wider business development initiatives, helping to grow your profile in the market and within your chosen sectors.

This role offers something different from the traditional law firm model. You will have the autonomy to mould your own practice, supported by an established and growing Business Services Group, strong internal referral networks, dedicated marketing support and colleagues across the wider firm who want to help you succeed.

Put simply, you will have the freedom to build something of your own, but you will not be building it alone.

We are looking for someone who:

• Have at least five years' PQE for the Senior Associate role or ten years' PQE for the Legal Director role
• Have substantial private-practice experience in commercial contracts, intellectual property and/or data protection
• Be technically strong and capable of managing complex matters with confidence
• Have excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Enjoy working closely with businesses and understanding their commercial objectives
• Have a proactive approach to business development
• Be comfortable building relationships both internally and externally
• Possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine desire to grow a practice

In return, we offer a competitive salary, an attractive range of benefits and plenty of opportunities for learning. Alongside, high quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, flexibility, a positive team culture and the chance to help shape the future of Lodders.

Lodders is an ambitious and forward-thinking law firm, putting client service and our people at the heart of everything we do. The people at Lodders work hard together to find excellent solutions for our clients in business, land, property and life.

Lodders is a Great Place to Work® certified firm, recognized through independent employee feedback for our inclusive culture, supportive working environment, and focus on people as well as performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every individual is valued and respected. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strive to ensure equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process and beyond.