Senior Associate/Associate, Commercial

Rutherford; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal firm in London seeks a Commercial Lawyer (3+ PQE) specializing in IT and outsourcing. The role involves leading technology transactions and advising clients on digital transformation. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in commercial law, particularly in fintech and regulatory matters. Join a top-tier team and develop your legal career while working on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE in commercial and technology law.
• Strong experience in IT outsourcing, SaaS/cloud, or software licensing.
• Confident leading deals and managing client relationships.
• Strategic, commercially minded, and able to deliver on time-sensitive projects.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, retail, aviation, or digital health.
• Understanding of regulatory and data protection issues affecting technology contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support technology and outsourcing transactions.
• Work directly with major UK banks and global companies.
• Advise on large-scale digital transformation projects.
• Build strong client relationships and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

IT outsourcing

SaaS/cloud contracts

Software licensing

Client relationship management

Understanding of regulatory issues

Education

3+ PQE in commercial and technology law

Job description

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We are looking for a Commercial Lawyer (3+ PQE) with expertise in IT, technology, and outsourcing to join a top-ranked national team. This role involves advising on high-value, complex digital and commercial transactions, helping major UK and global clients drive innovation and operational transformation.

The Role

• Lead and support technology and outsourcing transactions, including IT and BPO outsourcing, SaaS/cloud contracts, and software licensing.
• Work directly with major UK banks, FTSE 100 companies, tech giants, fintechs, and global payment providers.
• Advise on large-scale digital transformation and sourcing projects.
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted adviser.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• 3+ PQE in commercial and technology law.
• Strong experience in IT outsourcing, SaaS/cloud, or software licensing.
• Confident leading deals and managing client relationships.
• Strategic, commercially minded, and able to deliver on time-sensitive projects.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, payments, retail, aviation, or digital health.
• Understanding of regulatory and data protection issues affecting technology contracts.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge digital and commercial projects with high-profile clients while developing your career in a collaborative, high-performing team. If interested in discussing, or a broader discussion around the market, please apply or email me at [e-mail] for more details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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