Commercial Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

5 weeks leave

Profit share

Family leave

Income protection

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Oxfordshire seeks a Commercial Solicitor with 3-6 PQE to handle commercial contracts, IT/IP work, and data protection matters for a diverse client base. The role combines high-quality fee-earning with business development and client relationship building in a national Firm with strong technology sector presence.

You will draft and negotiate IT and IP agreements, advise on procurement and outsourcing, and contribute to the growth of the practice while developing

Qualifications

• 3–6 PQE in commercial IT/IP law
• Experience drafting and negotiating IT/IP contracts
• Experience in a City or leading regional firm desirable

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts and strategic projects
• Handle high-value IT, IP licensing and data protection matters
• Develop business with clients and contribute to firm growth

Skills

Commercial law

IT/IP law

Drafting and negotiation

Client relationships

Job description

COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR, 3-6 PQE, OXFORDSHIRE, £70,000 - £90,000 DOE

Join a national Legal 500-ranked law firm and enjoy the opportunity to work with an exciting and diverse client base, including international technology businesses, scale-ups, higher education and academic institutions, and science park developers. You will play an active role in the continued growth of the team and wider firm, while developing your expertise and building strong client relationships - JOB REF: 215305643

THE ROLE

You will advise a diverse client base on a broad range of commercial contracts and strategic projects, while handling high-value supply and purchasing arrangements, agency, distribution, and outsourcing agreements. You will also advise on IT agreements, intellectual property licensing and data protection matters, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice and building strong, long-term client relationships. Alongside your fee-earning work, you will have the opportunity to contribute to business development, networking, and wider firm initiatives, working closely with Partners who will provide strong support to develop your technical and commercial skillset.

THE CANDIDATE

You will be a Commercial Solicitor with 3-6 PQE, with strong experience in commercial, IT and/or IP law. Experience within a City or leading regional firm is desirable, alongside strong technical, drafting and communication skills. You will be commercially minded and pragmatic, with the ability to understand clients' businesses, provide clear advice and build strong relationships. A genuine interest in business development and contributing to the growth of the practice is also important.

THE FIRM

Join a progressive, highly regarded national firm with a strong presence in Oxford's thriving technology sector, offering a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career development and progression. The firm also offers a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme with salary sacrifice options, five weeks' annual leave with the option to buy or sell an additional week, an annual profit share linked to financial performance, enhanced family-forming leave and income protection, life assurance, and access to a confidential employee assistance programme.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.