Commercial / IP / IT / Data Protection Lawyer

Harrison Clark Rickerbys; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director or Partner to join their vibrant Commercial team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in commercial law, with a specific focus on intellectual property and data protection. This role offers the opportunity to engage in significant projects and collaborate closely with senior team members, providing a supportive and enriching work environment.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

Gym Membership Contribution

Flu Vaccinations

Cycle to Work Scheme

Income Protection

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in commercial law.
• Confidence in handling independent matters.
• Ability to foster collaboration and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial transactions and technology innovations.
• Handle IP rights and data protection matters.
• Collaborate with the Head of Team and Partners.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Intellectual property knowledge

Data protection understanding

Relationship building

Collaboration skills

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years PQE

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about commercial law, technology, and protecting intellectual property? We're seeking a talented individual to join our vibrant Commercial team as a Senior Associate / Legal Director or Partner, focusing on commercial, IP, IT, and data protection.

About Us

Our Commercial team is a dynamic group of 30 individuals, including 7 Partners, spread across our various offices. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch support to clients from diverse sectors, offering a wide range of exciting work opportunities.

The Role

As a Commercial Lawyer, you'll be at the forefront of advising clients on commercial transactions, technology innovations, IP rights, and data protection. From routine tasks to complex projects, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact. Plus, you'll collaborate closely with our Head of Team and other Partners, ensuring a supportive and enriching work environment.

About You

• With at least 6 years PQE in commercial law, you're ready to take on new challenges.
• Your confidence in handling independent matters is matched only by your ability to foster collaboration and manage client relationships.
• You're a relationship builder, eager to forge new connections and go the extra mile for our clients.
• Passion and enthusiasm drive your work ethic, and you consistently strive for excellence.
• Your ambition, organization, and positive attitude make you a perfect fit for our team.

Perks and Benefits

No matter where you are in your career journey, we have a wealth of support to help you on your path, including mentoring programs, fast‑track schemes, and a host of benefits:

• Opportunity for geographical flexibility within our wider team.
• Chance to be part of a growing area of the business, with ample support for your professional development.
• A friendly and inclusive work culture that values teamwork and innovation.
• Income Protection: Rest assured with income protection coverage.
• Private Medical Insurance: Stay healthy with access to private medical care.
• Sight Tests / Glasses Discounts: Take care of your vision with sight tests and discounts on glasses.
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our pension scheme.
• 27 Days Annual Leave (plus Public Holidays): Enjoy ample time off to recharge and explore.
• Happy People / Perks at Work Benefits Portal: Access exclusive perks and discounts through our benefits portal.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay eco‑friendly and save money with our cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance: Protect your loved ones with life assurance coverage.
• 1 / 3 Gym Membership Contribution: Stay active and healthy with our gym membership contribution.
• Flu Vaccinations: Keep yourself and your colleagues healthy with flu vaccinations.

Join us and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your well‑being and enhance your work‑life balance. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference, we want to hear from you! Join us in providing the highest levels of service to our valued clients while enjoying a fulfilling and exciting journey with our team.

About Us

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference, your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.

With ten offices in England and Wales our well‑established presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access a full‑service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons resulted in a full service regional hub being established in the heart of the Waterside innovation area centre of Northampton. Our London and Cambridge continue to grow apace.

With solid connections in the communities we work in, and a track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals throughout the areas we base ourselves in, our clients continue to value our approach to providing legal advice, in the way they need, when they need it.

A note for recruitment agencies – The HCR Resourcing Team is responsible for recruitment across the firm, and where possible will use direct hiring methods. We do work with a Preferred Supplier List, and where appropriate, we will release vacancies to those agencies who we deem most appropriate to support us. Only those agencies will be invited to submit candidates via our recruitment portal. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs sent to any employee or Partner of HCR will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be applicable. Furthermore, we retain the right to pursue these candidates without query of ownership.

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