Commercial Technology Lawyer

BCL Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

National Law Firm in Birmingham is seeking a Commercial IT Associate or Senior Associate (5-7 PQE) to join its growing Commercial/IT team. You will advise on a broad range of technology contracts and outsourcing, handling high-profile projects and building long-term client relationships with a collaborative, flexible culture.

The role offers total flexibility around where you work, with fully flexible hybrid working and opportunities to lead on major technology initiatives alongside experienced

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts.
• Experience drafting and negotiating IT or technology-related agreements.
• Exposure to commercial transactions, outsourcing or contract management.
• A demonstrable interest in technology and IT law.
• A practical and commercial approach to legal advice.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of commercial technology contracts, ICT projects, and outsourcing arrangements.
• Lead on a major outsourcing programme expected to run for 2-3 years.
• Act for a broad client base including government bodies, NHS, local authorities, housing associations, and private sector clients.
• Lead on various commercial projects while collaborating with colleagues across practice areas.
• Draft and negotiate complex IT and commercial agreements.
• Supervise and support junior team members.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to growth of the practice.

Skills

Commercial contracts

IT law

Client relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Job description

Commercial IT Associate / Senior Associate | 5-7 PQE | National Law Firm | Fully Flexible Hybrid Working | Birmingham

BCL Legal is working with a top-tier national law firm on the recruitment of a Commercial IT Associate or Senior Associate (5-7 PQE) to join its growing Commercial/IT team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile technology and outsourcing projects within a collaborative and highly regarded team. The firm offers total flexibility around where you work - there are no mandated office days.

The Role

• Advise on a wide range of commercial technology contracts, ICT projects, and outsourcing arrangements.


• Work on a major, mission-critical outsourcing programme expected to run for the next 2-3 years.


• Act for a broad client base including central government bodies, NHS organisations, local authorities and housing associations, as well as private sector companies.


• Lead on a variety of commercial projects while collaborating with colleagues across multiple practice areas.


• Draft and negotiate complex IT and commercial agreements.


• Supervise and support junior members of the team.


• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5-7 years' PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts.


• Experience drafting and negotiating IT or technology-related agreements.


• Exposure to commercial transactions, outsourcing or contract management.


• A demonstrable interest in technology and IT law.


• A practical and commercial approach to legal advice.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Candidates may come from private practice or in-house environments, particularly within technology-focused organisations or the public sector.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Total flexibility in working arrangements - no mandated office days.


• Opportunity to work on large-scale technology and outsourcing projects.


• Clear career progression and development opportunities within a growing practice.


• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

This is an equal opportunities employer.