Commercial, Data, or IP Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Commercial, Data, or IP Solicitor in Norwich with 5+ years of experience to advise on commercial contracts, technology, IP and data protection matters. You will work with a broad client base, from growth businesses to established organisations, supported by an experienced client network and growth-focused leadership.

You will help grow the practice, build relationships in the local business community, and act as a trusted advisor.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of experience advising on commercial contracts, technology, intellectual property and/or data protection matters.
• Excellent technical skills with strong commercial awareness.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and commercially minded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the commercial, technology, IP and data protection practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, intermediaries, referrers, and stakeholders.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and revenue streams.
• Raise the firm’s profile through networking and events.
• Advise clients on a range of commercial contracts, technology agreements, IP matters, and data protection.
• Lead on complex client matters delivering pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to ensure a seamless client experience.
• Mentor junior lawyers and foster a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Networking

Mentoring

Job description

JOB TITLE: Commercial, Data, or IP Solicitor

PQE: 5+ Years

LOCATION: Norwich

SALARY: Competitive Salary

Job ref: 5329

The Role

The successful candidate will work with a broad range of clients, from ambitious growth businesses to established organisations, advising on complex and high-value commercial, technology, intellectual property and data protection matters. You will be supported by an established client base, strong referral networks across the firm, and a partnership committed to investing in growth, innovation, and long-term service.

The successful candidate will help strengthen the firm's presence in the market, develop relationships across the local business community, and establish themselves as a trusted advisor to clients. Along with this, some of your duties will include:

• Developing and growing the commercial, technology, intellectual property and data protection practice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, referrers, and key stakeholders.
• Identifying, securing, and developing new business opportunities and revenue streams.
• Raising the profile of the firms through networking, speaking engagements, and participation in business community events.
• Advising clients on a broad range of commercial contracts, technology agreements, intellectual property matters, and data protection law.
• Leading on complex and strategically important client matters, delivering pragmatic and commercially focused advice.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across offices and practice groups to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers and helping to foster a positive and collaborative team culture.

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from those with at least 5 years of experience advising on commercial contracts, technology, intellectual property and/or data protection matters. The firm is looking for someone who:

• Has excellent technical skills and strong commercial awareness.
• Demonstrates a track record of developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Has a genuine enthusiasm for business development and practice growth.
• Is confident building relationships with clients, referrers, and professional contracts.
• Is proactive, self-motivated, and commercially minded.
• Has excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Has the ability to mentor and support the development of junior Solicitors.

For Partner applications, an existing client following or a demonstrable track record of originating work would be advantageous. For Legal Directors and Senior Associates, the firm is looking for individuals with the ambition, capacity, and commercial drive to build a successful practice and progress their careers within the firm.

The Firm

This firm is driven by a commitment to their clients and has a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage, they have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. This is an incredible opportunity that could drive your career into its next step, take advantage of this opportunity while it lasts!

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.