Commercial Technology Solicitor - Managing Associate | Legal Director

Lc Legal; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LC Legal, partnering with a leading international law firm, seeks an experienced Commercial Technology Solicitor to join its Leeds team with hybrid working. You will advise on complex commercial and technology matters and gain meaningful client exposure.

The role requires 6–10 years' PQE, strong drafting skills, and a proactive, commercial approach to service. The firm offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, plus hybrid working and stretch opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years' PQE in commercial or technology practice.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, technology and contract law.
• Excellent drafting skills with a highly commercial approach.
• Ability to manage client relationships and take ownership of matters.
• Supervisory and mentoring capabilities for junior lawyers.
• Proactive, business-driven attitude towards client service and BD.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex outsourcing projects and strategic commercial/technology matters.
• Lead digital transformation programmes and technology implementations.
• Handle data-driven commercial arrangements and innovative contracts.
• Provide strategic advisory work on high-profile transactions.
• Possibility of in-house secondments with clients.

Skills

PQE 6-10 years

Commercial contracts

Technology contracting

Drafting skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior team

Job description

LC Legal is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded international law firm with an outstanding reputation across the commercial market. Consistently recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, the firm advises an impressive portfolio of domestic and international clients across a broad range of sectors including,

• Automotive and mobility
• Logistics and supply chain
• Retail and FMCG
• Technology

Due to continued growth and an exceptionally strong pipeline of work, the firm is now seeking an experienced Commercial Technology Solicitor to join its thriving team in Leeds.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious commercially minded lawyer, seeking exposure to high-quality work, greater client ownership and a genuine opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and success of a highly regarded commercial practice. Alongside the opportunity to work with highly respected commercial partners and recognised market leaders, the firm offers hybrid working and a very competitive remuneration and benefits package.

The opportunity

You will join a well-established and highly regarded commercial team, advising on a broad range of complex and cutting-edge commercial and technology matters, including strategic projects that are critical to clients' businesses.

The role will offer significant client exposure and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in high-profile transactions and advisory projects. There may also be opportunities to undertake in-house secondments with key clients, providing valuable first-hand insight into the commercial realities and challenges facing modern businesses.

Your work will cover the full spectrum of commercial and technology arrangements, including:

• Complex outsourcing projects and business-critical supply agreements
• Digital transformation programmes
• Technology implementations
• Data-driven projects and innovative commercial arrangements
• Technology and commercial contracting
• Strategic commercial advisory work

About you

• Ideally 6 – 10 years’ PQE gained within a respected commercial or technology practice
• Strong experience advising on commercial contracts, technology and contract law
• Excellent technical ability, with detailed knowledge of a broad range of commercial and technology agreements
• Strong drafting skills and a highly commercial approach to legal advice
• The ability to manage client relationships and take ownership of matters
• Supervisory and mentoring capabilities, with a genuine interest in developing junior team members
• A proactive and commercial approach to client service and business development