Health Commercial Associate: NHS, Procurement & Privacy

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Generous leave entitlement (25-30 days

Job summary

William James Recruitment is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Health Commercial Solicitor to join a leading national law firm in Manchester City Centre, with hybrid working. The role focuses on advising NHS bodies, healthcare organisations, independent providers and commercial clients on complex contracts and data protection.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support procurement projects, and contribute to business development within a supportive, high-calibre team

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor at Associate or Senior Associate level.
• Experience in Commercial, Procurement, Data Protection and/or Healthcare Advisory work.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.
• Commercially minded with ability to provide practical, solution-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise NHS bodies, healthcare organisations and clients on commercial matters.
• Draft, negotiate and advise on complex commercial contracts.
• Support procurement projects, tenders and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on data protection and information governance.
• Build strong client relationships across healthcare sector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior lawyers.
• Contribute to business development and client training.

Skills

Drafting & Negotiation

Advisory skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

William James Recruitment is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Health Commercial Solicitor to join a leading national law firm in Manchester City Centre, with hybrid working. The role focuses on advising NHS bodies, healthcare organisations, independent providers and commercial clients on complex contracts and data protection.

You will draft and negotiate commercial agreements, support procurement projects, and contribute to business development within a supportive, high-calibre team