Commercial Contracts Legal Director / Partner | Technology & Data

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Contracts Legal Director or Partner to lead senior-level practice in technology and data. The role focuses on high-value commercial agreements, complex IT and data matters, and strategic growth within an established national firm.

The role offers partnership/Legal Director progression, strong bonus potential, and a platform to develop the practice with access to international work. Hybrid working and career progression are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in commercial contracts and/or technology and data matters.
• Experience advising on complex, high-value commercial agreements.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage matters independently and support more junior lawyers.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in growing the practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sophisticated commercial and technology matters for an impressive client base.
• Take ownership of complex matters and build client relationships.
• Contribute to strategic growth of the team and its practice.
• Collaborate with Partners across the wider international practice.

Skills

Senior PQE

Client relationship

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Job description

Commercial Contracts Legal Director / Partner | Technology & Data | 8+ PQE | Birmingham

Are you an experienced Commercial Contracts, Technology or Data lawyer looking to take the next step in your career at Legal Director or Partner level?

I'm working with a leading National law firm looking to appoint a senior Commercial Contracts, Technology or Data specialist to its established Birmingham team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior lawyer seeking high-quality work, an exceptional bonus structure, genuine career progression and the platform to develop their practice within an national firm.

The team is particularly interested in lawyers with strong experience across commercial contracts, technology, IT, SaaS, AI and data protection, although candidates with a broader commercial contracts background who are keen to develop further within the technology sector will also be considered.

The Opportunity

Joining an established and highly regarded Commercial team, you will advise an impressive client base on sophisticated commercial and technology matters, working closely with experienced Partners across the wider international practice.

The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex matters, build and develop client relationships, contribute to the strategic growth of the team and play a key role in its continued success.

The work can include:

• Complex commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating high-value agreements
• Technology, IT outsourcing and managed services agreements
• Software licensing, SaaS, cloud services and technology procurement
• Strategic supplier, customer and partnership agreements
• Data protection, privacy and UK GDPR compliance
• Data processing, sharing and international transfer agreements
• Artificial intelligence, AI governance and emerging technology matters
• Cybersecurity, data breaches and incident response
• Digital marketing, e-Privacy and PECR
• Strategic commercial and technology projects

About You

The firm is keen to speak with experienced lawyers operating at Senior Associate, Principal Associate, Legal Director or Partner level, ideally with 8+ years' PQE.

You may currently specialise in Commercial Contracts, Commercial Technology, IT, Data Protection or a combination of these areas.

The ideal candidate will offer:

• Strong technical expertise in commercial contracts and/or technology and data matters
• Experience advising on complex, high-value commercial agreements
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to manage matters independently and support more junior lawyers
• Commercial awareness and an interest in contributing to the continued growth of the practice

An existing following is not necessarily required, with the firm interested in discussing opportunities with strong senior lawyers looking to develop their practice and progress their careers.

Salary & Benefits

• Exceptional bonus and earning potential
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ability to buy or sell annual leave
• Private medical and dental cover
• Life assurance
• Discounted fitness memberships
• Season ticket loans
• Excellent training, development and Partner support
• Genuine long-term progression opportunities within an international practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an national firm with a strong reputation, sophisticated client work and genuine investment in its Birmingham practice.

Whether you're an established Legal Director seeking a clear route to Partnership, an existing Partner exploring a stronger platform, or a senior Commercial Contracts lawyer looking to develop further within technology and data, this role offers an exciting next step.