Principal Associate Commercial Solicitor

LHH; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham seeks a Commercial Principal Associate Solicitor with a proven track record in commercial law. This role offers the chance to work on high-value contracts across various sectors while providing an opportunity for professional growth through leadership involvement and business development.

Benefits

Equal all staff bonus based on financial performance

Generous pension options

Five weeks' annual leave

Extra leave for special occasions

Income protection after two years’ service

Life assurance options

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience, preferably with a City or large regional firm.
• Strong technical skills in commercial law and its applications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide actionable legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a diverse range of commercial contracts and legal matters.
• Engage in business development and leadership activities.
• Participate in firm-wide projects for professional growth.

Skills

Commercial Law

Intellectual Property

IT Law

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Job Advert: Commercial Principal Associate Solicitor

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Circa £85k+ DOE.

Join Their Team.

We are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Principal Associate Solicitor to enhance our client's thriving practise. If you are an experienced commercial lawyer with a passion for delivering outstanding legal services, we want to hear from you.

The Role:

As a Commercial Principal Associate, you will engage in a diverse range of legal matters, including:

Advising on commercial contracts High-value supply and purchasing agreements Agency and distribution arrangements Outsourcing agreements Strategic projects IT agreements Intellectual property licencing Data protection advice

You will have the opportunity to work with clients across various sectors, allowing you to broaden and deepen your expertise.

In addition to your legal responsibilities, this role offers the chance to participate in business development initiatives and leadership activities, including team supervision and engagement in firm-wide projects. This is a unique opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.

The Person:

We are looking for candidates with:

8+ years of experience from a City firm or large regional firm Strong technical skills in commercial law, IP, and IT A pragmatic and enthusiastic approach to providing legal advice

You should be able to demonstrate:

A genuine interest in commercial law and its impact on business relationships Curiosity about what drives business success, with the ability to ask insightful questions An understanding of the clients' working environment to provide relevant, actionable advice Flexibility to apply core legal and commercial skills to a variety of contracts and arrangements A dedication to exceptional client service A passion for networking and business development A desire to engage in leadership opportunities

The Benefits:

Our client offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Equal all staff bonus based on the firm’s financial performance Generous pension including the option to salary sacrifice Five weeks' annual leave and the option to buy or sell a week each year An extra day of leave for wedding/civil partnerships, religious holidays and house moving A bonus week of leave every 11th year of continuous service Enhanced family forming pay. Up to 4 weeks for paternity leave and up to 26 weeks for adoption, maternity or shared parental pay Income protection after two years’ service Life assurance with the choice of covering between two and 10 times annual basic salary Confidential employee assistance programme providing guidance on every day issues to more complex matters and both telephone and face to face counselling

About Our Client:

The firm is dedicated to achieving more for their clients, their businesses, and the communities they serve. They pride ourselves on building personal relationships and delivering tailored advice. Their team of over 1,250 professionals shares a collective vision of excellence.

By joining, you will enhance your skills and experience in a firm recognised among the top 50 UK law firms, committed to valuing its people. They believe in the mantra “Achieve more. Together,” which reflects their mission and culture. Their firm has also been recognised as one of the Best Places to Work by the Sunday Times and has achieved Platinum status from Investors in People.

Inclusive Environment:

They celebrate diverse perspectives and ideas and strive to create a supportive workplace. They are open to flexible working arrangements and are committed to achieving a balance that works for both their people and the firm. Should you require any workplace adjustments, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Apply Today.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.