Senior Commercial Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Manchester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Opportunity for career growth

Engaging, high-quality work

Modern, flexible, collaborative working culture

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant with expertise in corporate and commercial law. The role involves leading complex IT and data protection matters while supervising junior associates. This is a pivotal career opportunity, offering competitive remuneration and a chance for significant professional growth. The position is based in various offices across the UK, promoting a modern and flexible working environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years post qualification experience in a large firm.
• Comfortable supervising junior associates.
• Prepared to engage in business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on complex IT and data protection matters.
• Supervise associates on contract drafting and data protection compliance.
• Advise on data protection queries and technology licensing arrangements.

Skills

Excellent technical skills in contract law

Data protection law expertise

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Education

6+ years PQE in commercial law

Job description

Legal Recruitment Consultant specialising in Corporate and Commercial

Senior Commercial Solicitor - Competitive Salary - REF 867082TF

This top level law firm is looking for an experienced solicitor capable of leading work on complex IT and data protection matters, who is also comfortable supervising work of associates where appropriate. You will also be encouraged to lead business development initiatives to build upon the existing reputation of the team.

The work will be varied in nature, supporting a diverse client base with:

• advising on a variety of data protection queries
• advising on the legal issues relating to developing technologies, including AI
• advising on technology licensing arrangements
• supervising associates on commercial contract drafting, data protection documentation, and due diligence on IT and commercial risks and data protection compliance

This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to play a pivotal role at a firm with ambitious growth plans and exciting cutting-edge projects.

This role can be based at various office across the country.

The Candidate

• 6+ years post qualification experience gained in a large regional, national or international firm.
• Excellent technical skills in contract law and data protection law.
• Commercially-minded lawyer, prepared to turn their hand to a range of work and new legal developments and interested in the development of more junior lawyers.

The Benefits & How to Apply

• Competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Opportunity for career growth and influence in the firm's future direction
• Engaging, high-quality work with large and varied clients
• Modern, flexible, and collaborative working culture

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and/or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Tom Field, Retained Consultant

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice