Commercial Contracts (Solicitor) Partner

ENL Legal Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial Contracts Partner to lead and grow a national firm's commercial practice. You will bring an established client following and play a pivotal role in shaping a growing Birmingham office.

The successful candidate will advise on complex and high-value contracts across sectors, work with senior stakeholders, and collaborate across teams to expand client relationships and drive revenue.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial contracts.
• Established, portable client following.
• Excellent technical and commercial expertise.
• Proven ability to generate and develop new business.
• Strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ambition to grow a national practice.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and offices.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Handle supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements.
• Oversee outsourcing and services agreements.
• Draft terms and conditions.
• Deal with technology and IT contracts.
• Negotiate procurement and framework agreements.
• Structure joint ventures and strategic commercial arrangements.
• License and IP agreements.
• Address commercial aspects of corporate transactions.
• Negotiate high-value contractual arrangements.

Skills

Established client following

Commercial contracts

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Leadership

Job description

Commercial Contracts Partner – Birmingham

Birmingham | National Law Firm | Partnership Opportunity | Following Required

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an established Commercial Contracts Partner to join the Birmingham office of a highly regarded national law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Partner who has an established and transferable client following and is looking for a platform from which to further develop their practice.

The Opportunity

The firm is looking to strengthen its commercial offering in Birmingham with the appointment of a Commercial Contracts Partner who can bring their own clients and play a key role in the continued growth of the practice.

You will work with a broad range of businesses, advising on complex and high-value commercial contracts and helping clients navigate their most important commercial relationships.

The role is likely to encompass:

• Commercial contracts and agreements
• Supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements
• Outsourcing and services agreements
• Terms and conditions
• Technology and IT contracts
• Procurement and framework agreements
• Joint ventures and strategic commercial arrangements
• Licensing and intellectual property agreements
• Commercial aspects of corporate transactions
• Negotiating complex and high-value contractual arrangements

About You

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Contracts Partner with:

• A strong track record in commercial contracts
• An established, portable client following
• Excellent technical and commercial expertise
• A proven ability to generate and develop new business
• Strong relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• A commercially minded and entrepreneurial approach
• The ambition to grow a significant practice within a national law firm
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and offices

A following is essential for this opportunity.

Why This Opportunity?

Joining a national law firm provides the opportunity to combine your existing client relationships with an established platform, strong infrastructure and access to complementary specialist teams.

You will have the opportunity to develop your own practice, grow your client base and play a significant role in shaping the continued success of the Commercial Contracts offering in Birmingham.

If you are a Commercial Contracts Partner with a strong following and are considering your next move, this could provide the platform you've been looking for.