Solicitor (3-5 PQE)

Howes Percival LLP; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement

Private medical cover

Profit share scheme

Discretionary bonus

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

Howes Percival LLP seeks a Commercial, Technology, Intellectual Property and/or Data Protection Solicitor with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience. The role offers collaboration across offices and a path to growing responsibilities within a national practice.

The position supports a broad client base from startups to international organisations, delivering advisory, drafting and negotiation services in commercial, tech and IP matters.

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor with approximately 3 to 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial contracts, technology, intellectual property and/or data protection matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiating and advisory skills across commercial, tech, IP and data protection work.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and develop business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, technology agreements, IP matters and data protection issues.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and technology-related documentation.
• Manage own matters and support senior colleagues on larger transactions.
• Develop relationships with clients and provide clear, pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices to deliver seamless client service.
• Contribute to business development activities and networking events.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Technology law

Data protection

Intellectual property

Client communication

Job description

Commercial, Data or IP Solicitor (3-5 PQE)

• Commercial, Data or IP Solicitor (3-5 PQE)

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial, Technology, Intellectual Property and/or Data Protection Solicitor to join our growing team.

This role is ideal for a Solicitor with ideally 3 to 5 years' post-qualification experience who is looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative and ambitious law firm.

You will work with a broad range of clients, from innovative start-ups and fast-growing businesses to established national and international organisations, advising on a wide variety of commercial, technology, intellectual property and data protection matters. The work is varied, intellectually stimulating and commercially focused, providing an excellent platform to develop both your technical expertise and your client relationships.

Working alongside experienced specialists across our offices, you will enjoy early responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to play an active role in helping clients achieve their commercial objectives. You will be encouraged to develop your own profile, build trusted relationships and contribute to business development initiatives, while benefiting from the support, mentoring and opportunities that come with being part of an established and highly regarded national practice.

This role can be based in any of our Leicester, Northampton, Milton Keynes or Oxford offices, with flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and clients across our wider office network.

Some of your duties will include:

• Advising clients on a broad range of commercialcontracts, technology agreements, intellectual property matters and dataprotection issues.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety ofcommercial and technology-related documentation.
• Managing your own matters and supporting seniorcolleagues on larger and more complex transactions and projects.
• Building strong and lasting relationships with clientsand becoming a trusted adviser.
• Providing clear, pragmatic and commercially focusedadvice tailored to clients' objectives.
• Working closely with colleagues across practice areasand offices to deliver seamless client service.
• Supporting business development activities, networkingevents, client seminars and marketing initiatives.
• Developing expertise in key sectors and identifyingopportunities to add value to clients.
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and helping foster apositive and collaborative team culture.
• Maintaining high professional and regulatory standardsand complying with the firm's risk management procedures.

If you're curious to read more about thisrole, please download the Job Description on the right hand side of this page.

You will:

• Be a qualified solicitor with approximately 3 to 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial contracts, technology, intellectual property and/or data protection matters.
• Have strong technical skills and a genuine interest in delivering commercially focused legal advice.
• Be confident communicating with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrate sound commercial awareness and an understanding of clients' business needs.
• Enjoy building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Have a genuine interest in business development and raising your professional profile.
• Be proactive, organised and motivated to take ownership of your work.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a cross-office team.
• Have excellent drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Be enthusiastic about developing your career within a supportive and ambitious firm.

At Howes Percival, we recognise that talented lawyers are looking for more than just excellent work. They want the opportunity to develop, progress and build a rewarding long-term career.

We offer:

• High-quality work for innovative and ambitious clients across a wide range of sectors.
• Early responsibility and direct access to clients and key decision-makers.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and highly regarded specialists.
• A supportive and collaborative culture where knowledge sharing is genuinely valued.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Access to an established client base and a strong internal referral network.
• Investment in your ongoing professional development and technical training.
• Support to develop your own network, profile and business development skills.
• A clear pathway for progression with genuine opportunities for long-term career growth.
• The opportunity to be part of a successful and growing commercial and technology practice with an excellent market reputation.

If you are an ambitious solicitor looking for high-quality work, genuine responsibility and the opportunity to build your career within a supportive and growing team, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base.
As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

Below are some other reasons that help us in our mission to be a place where people want to work and enjoy working:

• We achieved a three-star ‘World Class’ accreditation in the top 75 “Best Companies” (formerly The Sunday Times Best Companies Awards) and ranked 5 th in the top 75 “UK's Best Large Companies to Work For” category for 2025.
• We have been ranked #1 Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies for 2025 and #1 company in the East Midlands region.
• We have been accredited with “Investors in People” since 1996 and were shortlisted for Employer of the Year in 2023.
• Our lawyers come from a variety of backgrounds, many from larger and City firms, some from in-house – we all share the same Howes Percival DNA and all of this rich experience is there for you to learn from.
• We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well being calendar with a wide range of regular events.