Commercial Senior Associate (4+ PQE)

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Douglas Scott Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior Commercial Associate to join a leading Manchester practice. The role involves advising on sophisticated commercial and technology matters for a portfolio of UK and international clients, with high-value work and significant stakeholder exposure.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years' PQE, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and a pragmatic, commercial approach.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE in commercial law.
• Strong experience with commercial contracts.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Pragmatic, commercial approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial and technology matters for UK and international clients.
• Draft and negotiate strategic commercial agreements.
• Support outsourcing, procurement, and software contracts.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and in-house legal teams.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Negotiation skills

Client management

Drafting

Commercial awareness

Job description

Senior Commercial Associate | 4+ PQE | Manchester

£75K to £90K DOE

Hybrid Working

A leading commercial practice is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Solicitor to join its growing Manchester team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, business-critical commercial matters for an impressive portfolio of UK and international clients, while benefiting from a genuinely supportive environment that encourages autonomy, progression and long-term career development.

The Role

You will advise on a broad range of commercial and technology matters, including:

• Strategic commercial agreements


• Outsourcing and services arrangements


• Technology and software contracts


• Procurement and supply chain projects


• Digital transformation initiatives


• Commercial support on major corporate and business projects

The work is varied, high value and often sits at the centre of key business decisions, providing excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and in-house legal teams.

What You'll Bring

• Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years' PQE


• Strong experience advising on commercial contracts


• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills


• A pragmatic and commercial approach to problem-solving


• Confidence managing client relationships and running matters with appropriate supervision

Lawyers with experience in technology, outsourcing, data, SaaS or complex commercial projects are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-quality commercial work without the culture often associated with City firms


• Direct access to major clients and decision-makers


• A collaborative team where junior and senior lawyers work closely together


• Genuine opportunities for progression and career development


• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements


• Competitive remuneration and benefits package


• The chance to advise on innovative, fast-moving projects across a diverse client base

This role would suit an ambitious commercial lawyer seeking more responsibility, stronger client relationships and exposure to complex commercial work within a highly regarded team.