Commercial Senior Associate

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique law firm in Manchester is seeking an experienced Commercial Senior Associate with over 3 years of PQE. This role involves high-quality client-focused legal services across various commercial matters while offering a supportive culture and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Generous bonus structure

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Travel & Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Commercial law.
• Strong track record of advising on complex commercial matters.
• Proactive and commercially-minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Advising on commercial contracts and technology-related matters.
• Leading on complex, high-value matters.
• Building strong client relationships.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Lawyer (3+ years’ PQE)

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09.06.2025

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About the Job

We are pleased to present this exciting opportunity to join a top-tier boutique law firm.

Commercial Senior Associate – Manchester – Salary up to £90k

The Firm

An award-winning, values-driven law firm renowned for its client-centric approach and supportive culture is seeking a talented Commercial Senior Associate to join their Manchester office.

With a reputation for delivering innovative and business-critical solutions, the firm supports some of the most exciting and ambitious businesses. You’ll work with high-calibre clients, enjoy real autonomy, and be backed by leadership that invests in your future.

This firm is redefining what it means to be a modern legal partner—combining deep commercial insight with a collaborative, people-first culture. With ambitious growth, a stellar client base, and a leadership team that genuinely supports career progression, this is a rare opportunity to thrive, not just work.

The Role

The firm is looking for an experienced and driven Commercial Senior Associate (3+ years’ PQE) to play a key role in delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on a wide range of commercial contracts, outsourcing projects, and technology-related matters.
• Working with a diverse client base, including international businesses and household names, to deliver innovative solutions.
• Leading on complex, high-value matters, providing strategic advice on business-critical issues.
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.
• Potential opportunities for client secondments to enhance commercial understanding and client relationships.

This role offers a unique blend of top-quality work, a supportive culture, and excellent prospects for career progression.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in Commercial law.
• A strong track record of advising on complex commercial matters.
• Excellent client management and communication skills.
• A proactive and commercially-minded approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing their own workload.

The Benefits

• Salary up to £90k
• Competitive benefits package
• Generous bonus structure
• 25 days annual leave package plus bank holidays and Christmas
• Company Pension
• Travel & Medical Insurance

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William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.