Senior Associate | Commercial Contracts & Privacy | 3+ PQE

LegalVision; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive legal services firm in Manchester is seeking an English qualified lawyer to join their Commercial and Privacy team. The role involves drafting contracts, advising on GDPR and UK consumer laws, and assisting clients with corporate governance. Ideal for a mid-level lawyer with strong attention to detail and experience in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a supportive and dynamic workplace with significant growth opportunities.

Benefits

Fast-paced environment with growth opportunities

Flexible work options

25 days holiday plus additional benefits

Private health insurance

Annual budget for learning and development

Regular team events

Qualifications

• An English qualified lawyer with local experience in commercial, privacy, and corporate matters.
• Proficient in managing workflows in a high volume environment.
• Strong understanding of UK's data protection legislation and consumer laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts across various industries.
• Advise clients on GDPR compliance and data protection matters.
• Assist in general corporate governance and structuring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient workflow management

Business acumen

Client assistance

Adaptability

Collaborative teamwork

Education

English qualification as a lawyer

Job description

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LegalVision is an award winning market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable and commercial. We have assisted thousands of businesses across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, and are just getting started.

With a focus on client satisfaction, innovation, and a collaborative culture, we offer lawyers a dynamic alternative to traditional private practice. At LegalVision, you’ll work on diverse matters, grow your skills, and make a real difference to your clients’ businesses, all within a supportive environment. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team!

The Opportunity

We are looking for a 3+ PQE English qualified lawyer to join our Commercial and Privacy team in Manchester. In this position, you will assist our growing number of diverse clients with a varied range of commercial, privacy and general corporate work. LegalVision's clients operate in a range of industries, including SaaS/IT, healthcare, e-commerce, construction and recruitment. Our ideal candidate has a strong grasp of the UK's data protection legislation (including the UK GDPR), as well as consumer laws.

This position is ideal for a mid‑level lawyer with broad commercial and privacy law expertise. You should have experience in efficiently managing workflows and matters in a fast paced, high volume environment, and effectively communicating directly with clients. We’re happy to accept applications from current Associates ready to take the next step in their careers.

How You’ll Help Clients

• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, including supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, e‑commerce documents, IT and software contracts, IP and licensing agreements, contractor agreements and referral agreements.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy policies and internal privacy manuals.
• Advising on the GDPR, including responding to data subject access requests, data breaches, controller/processor arrangements, and AI implications.
• Advising on UK consumer laws.
• Advising on company structuring, and preparing articles of association and shareholder agreements.
• Assisting clients with general corporate governance, such as share splits, share issues and transfers.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified: An English qualified lawyer with demonstrated local experience in assisting commercial clients in a variety of commercial, privacy, and general corporate matters.
• Attentive: Brilliant attention to detail; nothing ever slips through the cracks.
• Efficient: Prioritises effectively; focuses on what matters; works productively.
• Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen; cares about business growth (including helping to grow LegalVision further).
• Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart, fun and passionate people and learning from them.
• Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; improves every day; goes with the flow.
• Service Orientated: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience.
• Optimistic: Sees the best in situations; is solutions focused; never gives up.

The Perks

• Fast‑paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Welcoming office environment in Ancoats, and flexible work options.
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave.
• Private health insurance (post probation).
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials and events.

Apply Today!

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you!

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