Commercial Solicitor (Dedicated Client Lead)
Salary: £50,000–£60,000+
Location: London (Hybrid)
Direct access to a high-growth tech client
If you’re a commercial solicitor who enjoys pace, autonomy, and being trusted as the “go‑to” adviser, this role is built for you. You’ll take ownership of a dedicated client relationship and run the day‑to‑day legal workflow with real influence, fast decision‑making, and a varied commercial contract mix.
This is a permanent, full‑time position with an immediate/ASAP start (or shortest possible notice). You’ll be the primary point of contact for a UK‑headquartered technology business operating at genuine scale‑up speed — so responsiveness, confidence, and strong drafting are essential.
The Opportunity
Dedicated Client Lead – day‑to‑day ownership
You will act as the primary legal contact for one key client, managing their commercial matters end‑to‑end and working closely with founders and senior commercial stakeholders.
High‑volume, fast‑paced commercial work
This is an almost entirely non‑contentious role, with a strong focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
What You’ll Be Doing
Commercial drafting & negotiation (core focus)
Expect a workload heavily weighted towards drafting/review (circa 70%), including:
* NDAs
* MSAs
* SaaS and licensing agreements
* Supplier and partnership contracts
* Consultancy/contractor agreements
* DPAs
* IP assignments
Stakeholder management
* Advising founders and senior commercial teams directly
* Managing expectations and turnaround times in a scale‑up environment
* Keeping matters moving with clear, practical legal guidance
Requirements (Must‑Haves)
To be considered, you’ll need:
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
* Commercial / corporate‑commercial experience with at least 2+ years’ PQE (guideline)
* Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills (this is a drafting‑heavy role)
* Confidence working directly with senior stakeholders without heavy supervision
* Proven ability to deliver fast turnaround (often same‑day / next‑day)
* Immediate availability or short notice strongly preferred
Desirable (Nice‑to‑Haves)
These are beneficial but not essential:
* In‑house experience and/or secondment exposure, particularly in tech environments
* Experience with tech/SaaS and/or hardware‑software commercial arrangements
* Exposure to IP licensing
* Working knowledge of UK GDPR / data protection (including DPAs)
* Experience handling international commercial contracts (e.g., US/EU counterparties)
Location & Working Arrangement
* London (client‑facing team base)
* Permanent, full‑time
Salary & Benefits
* £50,000–£60,000 (dependent on experience)
* Hybrid or fully remote working (role‑dependent)
* High‑autonomy position with direct client ownership
* Exposure to a fast‑growth technology business and a broad commercial contract portfolio
* Career progression opportunity into a more senior client‑lead / commercial management track as the relationship and workload grows
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