Commercial Lawyer – Associate IP/ Technology Contracts 3+PQE, Scotland

Addleshaw Goddard; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Scotland is looking for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to focus on IP and technology contracts. The successful candidate will draft various agreements and support senior lawyers on complex commercial matters. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years PQE and strong negotiation skills. Join a firm that values growth and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in IP and technology contract drafting highly desirable.
• Confident in contractual documentation drafting and negotiation.
• Motivated individual seeking long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including IP agreements.
• Support senior lawyers on intellectual property matters.
• Provide guidance on consumer law and data protection.
• Contribute to managed legal services for contracts.
• Support major transactions like brand acquisitions.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Strong communication skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Education

3+ years PQE in commercial law

Job description

Commercial Lawyer – Associate IP/ Technology Contracts 3+PQE, Scotland

We are looking for a talented commercial contracts lawyer to help grow our nationally recognised team, with a particular focus on intellectual property and technology (including data and digital) matters. This strategic hire will support rising client demand across our core sectors – retail, technology, sports, healthcare, and financial services – and will play an important role in strengthening our non‑contentious offering.

The successful candidate (3+ years’ PQE) will join an established, high‑performing and collaborative team, primarily supporting Partner Ross Nicol, with opportunities to work closely with Helena Brown and Ross McKenzie. You’ll gain exposure to top‑quality work, excellent career‑development prospects, and the potential for client secondments. The role can be based in either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office, with a minimum of three days a week in the office.

What You'll Do

• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, outsourcing and IP agreements.
• Support senior lawyers on IP matters such as patent, trade mark and software licensing, as well as R&D, confidentiality and franchise agreements.
• Assist with technology contracts, including software development, licensing and IT outsourcing arrangements.
• Provide practical guidance (with supervision) on consumer law, data protection and advertising compliance.
• Contribute to delivering managed legal services, ensuring efficient handling of everyday commercial contracts.
• Support on major transactions, including brand acquisitions, divestments and IT procurement projects.
• Build strong internal and external relationships while supporting the development of trainees and paralegals.

Who We're Looking For

• A commercial lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE, ideally with experience in IP, technology and complex commercial contract drafting.
• Someone confident in drafting and negotiating contractual documentation.
• A team player with strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Someone commercially minded, organised and eager to take on responsibility.
• A motivated individual looking for long‑term career progression within a fast‑paced, high‑calibre team.

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top‑tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

If this opportunity feels like the right next step, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to view the full role profile on our website and begin your application!