Commercial Associate

William James Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25+ days annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

International secondment opportunities

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking a skilled Commercial Solicitor in Newcastle with a salary of up to £70,000. You will work with high-caliber clients including FTSE 100 companies on complex commercial and technology matters.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years PQE in relevant fields and strong skills in negotiation and communication. Benefits include 25+ days leave, private medical insurance, and international secondment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years PQE in commercial, technology or digital law.
• Experience in a City, national or strong regional firm or in-house.
• Strong grounding in commercial contracts and data protection matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex commercial contracts.
• Work on technology transactions and IT outsourcing.
• Draft and negotiate software licensing and procurement agreements.
• Support clients on data protection and cyber security.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor

Commercial contracts expertise

Digital law knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Commercial Solicitor – Newcastle – Up to £70,000 + Benefits

A leading Legal 500 national law firm with a standout UK reputation is looking for a Commercial Solicitor to join its growing Newcastle team. You will work with a high-calibre client base including FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies, public sector bodies and international organisations, advising on complex commercial, digital and technology matters at the forefront of innovation.

This Commercial Solicitor role in Newcastle offers exposure to high-profile, multi-jurisdictional projects, with strong progression, high-quality work and the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in digital, technology and strategic commercial matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor in Newcastle to join a nationally recognised team working on cutting-edge work.

The Role

• Advise on complex commercial contracts supporting day-to-day operations and major strategic projects
• Work on technology transactions, digital transformation programmes and IT outsourcing
• Draft and negotiate software licensing, IT services and procurement agreements
• Support clients on data protection, privacy, cyber security and emerging technologies including AI
• Assist on large-scale projects across energy, transport, manufacturing and life sciences
• Work with clients on supply chain management, product development and routes to market
• Collaborate with international teams on cross-border matters and transactions
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management initiatives

The Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–5 years PQE in commercial, technology or digital law
• Experience gained within a City, national or strong regional firm or in‑house environment
• Strong grounding in commercial contracts and/or digital, tech or data protection matters
• Exposure to complex, high-value transactions and projects
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially minded with the ability to advise clients in a clear and pragmatic way
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal skillsInterest or experience in technology, digital transformation or international work

The Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• International secondment opportunities
• Exposure to high-profile, cutting‑edge commercial and digital work