Commercial Senior Associate - Manchester

Actis Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Actis Recruitment seeks an experienced Commercial Lawyer in Manchester to join a vibrant team known for its exceptional work in commercial law across various sectors. The role offers an attractive work/life balance with opportunities for client contact and career growth in a supportive environment. Applicants should have at least 5 years PQE and be ready to handle a diverse and engaging caseload.

Benefits

Flexible working

Enhanced benefits

Generous holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in managing diverse commercial caseload.
• Strong skills in client communication and relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on commercial contracts including distribution and logistics.
• Work collaboratively with corporate and litigation teams.
• Develop client relationships and provide tailored legal advice.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Data Protection

Intellectual Property

Client Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (PQE 5+)

Job description

Manchester. Market-leading Commercial Team. Attractive work/life balance.

This highly successful, regional firm is retained by an established and impressive portfolio of corporate and commercial clients. You will find the quality of work excellent with clients operating in a diverse range of sectors including Life Technology, Leisure & Hospitality, Sports & Median and Manufacturing.

Progressive in its outlook, there is a real vibrancy about this practice and it’s understandable why the firm attracts so many high calibre lawyers.

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Lawyer with not less than 5 yrs’ PQE. Offering depth and breadth of expertise that is second to none, the Commercial team enjoys an enviable reputation. Typical instructions include:

• Commercial Contracts including Supply of Goods and Services
• Distribution and Logistics
• Franchise and Agency Agreements
• Joint Ventures, Procurement and Outsourcing
• IT Software, Development, Hosting and Cloud Services Agreements
• Data Protection
• Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

It is not essential to have expertise in all of the above areas but keen to hear from non-contentious commercial lawyers looking to undertake a diverse and challenging caseload.

As well as managing free-standing instructions and projects, this highly skilled team often works closely with the corporate and litigation teams.

Working as part of a cohesive team in a professionally managed practice, this a great environment in which to develop your career and you will be afforded plenty of client contact. Staff are respected with the management always looking for feedback and ideas. Attractive salaries, enhanced benefits, generous holidays, flexibility and hybrid working.

Applications welcome from lawyers in private practice, in-house or local authority.

All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence.

** Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate.