Commercial Lawyer

Executive Network Legal Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer with over 3 years PQE to join their technology and digital business team. The role involves drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, particularly in technology sectors, and managing client matters while collaborating across firm-wide teams. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered, along with flexible work arrangements including hybrid options.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in commercial law is required.
• Experience in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and public sector is beneficial.
• Familiarity with in-house or consumer contracts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts focused on technology.
• Lead client matters and build strong relationships.
• Support senior lawyers in supervising junior staff.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Contract negotiation

Relationship building

Knowledge of technology agreements

Education

Minimum 3 years PQE in commercial law

Job description

Commercial Lawyer / 3+ PQE / Newcastle Upon Tyne / Competitive Salary / Exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join a well established firms technology and digital business team

OVERVIEW

• Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, with a particular emphasis on technology related agreements.
• This includes outsourcing, procurement, IT cloud arrangements, data centres, logistics, manufacturing, agency, distribution and franchising.
• The appointed Lawyer will lead client matters and build strong relationships while collaborating with firm wide teams.
• Supporting the business and assisting Senior Lawyers in supervising junior staff.
• Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in commercial law.
• Experience in sectors like technology, healthcare, leisure, life sciences, construction or the public sector is beneficial.
• Familiarity with in-house or consumer contracts and public procurement is advantageous.
• Attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements available, including hybrid options and part-time roles for the ideal candidate.

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