Commercial Tech Senior Associate

BCL Legal Limited; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal is representing a leading national law firm in Leeds seeking an Commercial IT Associate/Senior Associate for a flexible, remote-friendly role.

You will advise on SaaS, software licensing, outsourcing and AI projects, supervise junior lawyers, and play a key part in growing the IT/IP practice, with strong client contact from the outset.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts and technology-related matters.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex IT agreements and commercial arrangements.
• Exposure to outsourcing projects, technology transformation programmes or digital projects.
• Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of commercial technology matters including SaaS, software licensing, outsourcing, digital transformation projects and AI-related issues
• Acting for a diverse client base including central government bodies, NHS organisations, local authorities, housing associations and private sector businesses
• Working on large-scale and strategically important technology procurement and outsourcing projects
• Advising on complex commercial contracts and technology transactions
• Exposure to data protection, cyber security and intellectual property matters
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Significant client contact and responsibility from the outset
• Playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice

Skills

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Drafting IT agreements

Technology contracts

Education

Qualified solicitor (6+ PQE)

Job description

Commercial IT Associate/Senior Associate | 6+ PQE | Remote Working Opportunity | Leading National Law Firm

A leading national law firm is seeking a Commercial IT Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial IT/IP team.

This is a rare opportunity to undertake high-quality commercial technology work whilst benefiting from a highly flexible working arrangement. The role is in Leeds, with a significant degree of remote working available.

The Firm:

• Leading UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation across the public, health, housing, local government and commercial sectors
• Remote-friendly role with flexible working and no requirement to be tied to a particular office location
• Consistently recognised by the legal directories and ranked among The Times Best Law Firms
• Impressive track record of continued growth and investment, with 13 consecutive years of revenue and profit growth
• Highly regarded Commercial IT practice acting for public and private sector clients nationwide
• Strong reputation for complex technology, outsourcing and digital transformation projects
• Collaborative and supportive culture with excellent retention rates
• Genuine commitment to career progression, learning and development

The Role:

• Associate or Senior Associate position within a growing Commercial IT/IP team
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Advising on a broad range of commercial technology matters including SaaS, software licensing, outsourcing, digital transformation projects and AI-related issues
• Acting for a diverse client base including central government bodies, NHS organisations, local authorities, housing associations and private sector businesses
• Working on large-scale and strategically important technology procurement and outsourcing projects
• Opportunity to support a major multi-year outsourcing programme led by a leading partner within the team
• Advising on complex commercial contracts and technology transactions
• Exposure to data protection, cyber security and intellectual property matters
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members
• Significant client contact and responsibility from the outset
• Playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice

The Candidate:

• Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE
• Strong experience advising on commercial contracts and technology-related matters
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex IT agreements and commercial arrangements
• Exposure to outsourcing projects, technology transformation programmes or digital projects
• Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice
• Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI
• Public sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Team player with a proactive and ambitious approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national Commercial IT practice undertaking high-profile technology work for an impressive client base. You'll benefit from genuine flexibility, the opportunity to work predominantly remotely, excellent quality work and clear long-term progression prospects within an ambitious and well-established team.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.