Solicitor - Commercial (Digital and Sourcing)

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Nottingham seeks an experienced Solicitor to join their commercial team. The role involves advising on digital contracts and providing legal support across various sectors, including financial services and government. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and experience in managing complex projects.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in TMT or projects practice.
• Expertise in financial services and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on digital procurements and data protection.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Contribute to business development and thought leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Solicitor Qualification

Job description

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Solicitor - Commercial (Digital and Sourcing), Nottingham

Client: Browne Jacobson

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve.

With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics.

We are looking to recruit an experienced associate to join the commercial team in Nottingham. You will play a crucial role in advising, drafting, and negotiating a spectrum of digital contracts—from software licenses to comprehensive project agreements for significant business transformations. Your expertise will primarily support sectors such as central government, financial services, insurance, automotive, and health. Additionally, you will provide ad hoc general commercial advice, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to meet the diverse needs of our prestigious client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal and commercial advice on digital procurements, including IT, IP, and data protection issues.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and financial documents.
• Handle intricate service level and credit arrangements, implementation, transition, and exit strategies.
• Maintain strong client relationships and visibility across the team.
• Contribute to business development, including sector engagement and thought leadership.

Who We Are Looking For:

• A solicitor with substantial experience particularly in a busy TMT or projects practice.
• Strong technical expertise in advising on major projects in public or private sectors, especially within financial services and insurance.
• Knowledge of privacy law, intellectual property, TUPE, public sector procurement rules, and FCA/PRA frameworks is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Robust negotiation skills and the ability to handle multiple matters simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• A proactive team player with a commitment to professional growth and development.