Hybrid Commercial Contracts Associate — Client-Facing

DWF LLP; Manchester; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

DWF LLP seeks a Solicitor or Associate to join our Commercial team, supporting clients on a broad range of contracts. The role can be based in Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham, with a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities to contribute across the national practice.

You will draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on procurement, technology, IP and data contracts, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal solutions.

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting and written communication skills, with the confidence to negotiate.
• Commercially minded and keen to understand clients' business objectives.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated and performance-driven, with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal advice.
• A team player with a collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply and services agreements, technology and IP agreements, local government framework and strategic partnering agreements, as well as bespoke contractual terms and conditions.
• Support clients across public and private sectors.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of complex contracts.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to long term client relationships.
• Assist with commercial contract due diligence as part of wider corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues nationally across DWF's commercial and sector teams.
• Support business development initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Prioritise tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and maintain high-quality service delivery.
• Continuously develop technical and commercial knowledge through training, supervised practice, and awareness of industry developments.

Connaissances

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Team player

Self-motivated

Formation

Qualified solicitor

Description du poste

DWF LLP seeks a Solicitor or Associate to join our Commercial team, supporting clients on a broad range of contracts. The role can be based in Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham, with a hybrid working arrangement and opportunities to contribute across the national practice.

You will draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, advise on procurement, technology, IP and data contracts, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal solutions.