Commercial Principal Associate

Michael Page Legal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private medical cover

Pension contribution 5%

26 days holiday leave

Job summary

Michael Page Legal is recruiting a Commercial Principal Associate for their Leeds office. You will advise a diverse client base on commercial contracts, including outsourcing, supply chain, and IT/technology agreements, with a strong emphasis on innovative technologies such as AI.

The role involves building trusted client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers while supporting business development and the growth of the Leeds commercial practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on commercial contracts across diverse sectors.
• Strong background in outsourcing, supply chain, and IT/technology agreements.
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies with commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts and tech agreements.
• Lead and manage client relationships; support business development.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Outsourcing & supply chain

IT/technology contracts

AI & emerging tech

Client relationship management

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a global law firm with a large office in Leeds. The firm works with major organisations across a wide range of sectors and the commercial team is ranked as a top tier team by the legal directories.

Description

The Commercial Principal Associate will be:

• Advising a diverse portfolio of customer and supplier clients on commercial contracts
• Handling high value, long term outsourcing and supply chain arrangements
• Advising on traditional IT contracts and agreements involving emerging technologies
• Providing commercially focused advice on innovative and disruptive technologies, including AI systems and services
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and taking a proactive approach to client management
• Getting involved in business development initiatives through client seminars, training sessions and briefing materials
• Mentoring more junior members of the commercial team
• Working closely with senior partners to support the continued development and growth of the Leeds commercial practice
• Contributing to the wider success and profile of the commercial team

Profile

The Commercial Principal Associate should be:

• A solicitor with approximately 5 to 10 years PQE
• Experienced in commercial contracts and able to advise confidently across a broad range of agreements
• Experienced in outsourcing, supply chain, IT or technology related contracts
• Comfortable advising on innovative technologies, with an interest in AI and emerging technology
• Able to work in a client facing role with strong relationship management skills
• Experienced in supporting business development and developing client relationships
• Able to coach and mentor junior lawyers

Job Offer

• Salary between £95,000 and £110,000
• 26 days holiday leave.
• Bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover.
• Pension contribution of 5%.