Commercial Law Partner

Myerson Limited (trading as Myerson Solicitors); Altrincham; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Myerson Limited (trading as Myerson Solicitors) seeks an established Commercial Partner to join our North West flagship practice, leading day-to-day commercial matters and driving client relationships across SME/OMB sectors.

The role covers IT, E-commerce, data protection, IP, franchising, joint ventures, and a broad range of commercial and trading agreements, all with a strong, partner-led service ethos.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in all areas of commercial law.
• Experience representing a leading law firm.
• Ability to lead day-to-day matters and supervise junior lawyers.
• Strong regional market connections; client following not required.
• Experience with SME/OMB clients desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and advise on IT & E-Commerce contracts.
• Oversee software development, licensing and hosting agreements.
• Draft and negotiate web-development agreements.
• Advise on data protection.
• Provide IP assignments/licensing guidance.
• Assist franchising; outsource/consultancy/procurement agreements.
• Support joint ventures and collaboration agreements.
• Handle commercial contracts and trading agreements.
• Draft standard terms of business and agency/distribution agreements.
• Offer advice on competition law.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Client relationship management

Leading teams

Business development

Job description

Our firm

Myerson is a Top 200 UK Law Firm as recognised by The Lawyer. We are also proud to be ranked ‘Top Tier’ by The Legal 500, commended by The Times ‘Best Law Firms ’ and accredited as ‘World Class’ in the Best Companies League Table.

We are one of the largest independent law firms in the North West, a bold claim we are proud to make because it’s been hard won. No instant growth through acquisition or merger. Instead, growth earned from our day-to-day endeavours, an entrepreneurial approach to doing business and a rock-solid reputation. We recruit staff who are motivated by our core values and have an affinity to our collegiate and independent ethos.

In September 2024 Myerson became a 100% employee-owned business. We are incredibly proud to be the first and only law firm in the Manchester market to make this positive step. Being employee owned means we have taken steps to safeguard our independence, stability and people first culture for years to come.

The team

Our highly respected Commercial team is ranked in Tier 1 by the Legal 500 and was recently nominated for Corporate Commercial team of the Year at the 2026 Manchester Legal Awards.The team offers expert legal support to businesses of all sizes, with a particular emphasis on the SME/OMB market. The team provides pragmatic, commercial,partner-led advice on a wide range of commercial agreements, including IT, SaaS, distribution, and supplier contracts. With a strong focus on sectors such as technology, manufacturing, and financial services, the team is known for delivering the highestquality of legal advice.

The role

The role will have significant duties and responsbilites, including:

• IT & E-Commerce contracts
• software development, licensing and hosting agreements
• web-development agreements
• data protection
• advice on IPRs
• assignment and licensing of intellectual property rights
• franchising; outsource / consultancy / procurement agreements
• joint venture and collaboration agreements
• commercial contracts and trading agreements
• standard terms of business and supply, agency and distribution agreements
• advice on competition law

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an established Commercial Partner with experience at either a national or top tier regional firm.

Candidates are required to have exceptional knowledge of all areas of commercial law, experience of providing high quality advice representing a leading law firm, and an ability to both play a lead role in day to day matters and effectively supervise more junior members of the team. We would expect the successful candidate to have top quality connections in the regional market, although a client following is not required. Experience of working with SME and OMB clients is also desirable.

Candidates will need to demonstrate high levels of technical skill and the ability to maintain strong client relationships. Candidates are also required to demonstrate how they can promote the Corporate department and other legal services offered by the firm to existing and new target clients and obtain referrals from contacts and referrers.

Candidates must have a pragmatic and solution-focused approach to their work and good client management and matter management skills. The ability to work well with experienced professionals within a team-orientated environment is essential.

We are passionate about finding forward-thinking, knowledgeable individuals and supporting them to become leaders in their field. We are strong advocates of a successful work/life balance, and welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds with the same ethos, passion, and enthusiasm.