Job Description
Senior Associate – Commercial (5+PQE)
Managed Legal Services Team
Location: Leeds (hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home)
Contract: Full-time
We are partnered with a global law firm that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services through an innovative managed legal services offering.
This team supports major organisations by providing flexible, in-house style legal support, backed by the resources, technology, and expertise of an international firm.
Would you like an opportunity to join a well-established and fast-growing managed legal services team, recognised in the market for its forward-thinking approach and award-winning service delivery?
You will have the chance to work as a virtual in-house commercial lawyer, supporting clients day-to-day on a broad range of commercial matters. You’ll work closely with client stakeholders, embedding yourself in their businesses, while benefiting from the support, collaboration, and infrastructure of a global firm.
The team brings together lawyers, paralegals, operational specialists, and technology experts to deliver legal services efficiently and at scale, using modern delivery models and legal technology.
Key Responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including outsourcing and framework agreements, technology contracts, supply of goods and services agreements, terms and conditions, and NDAs
* Providing high-quality commercial and strategic legal advice, managing legal and commercial risk
* Building strong client relationships and delivering pragmatic, business-focused solutions
* Collaborating with colleagues across legal, operational, and technology teams to deliver integrated services
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of legal technology to drive efficiency
* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals
Skills & Experience
* Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE
* Strong commercial contracts experience gained in private practice and/or in-house
* Solid understanding of commercial law and transactional work
* Confident communicator with strong organisational skills and commercial awareness
* Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
* Technologically confident, with an interest in modern legal delivery models
* Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
This role would suit a commercial lawyer looking for high-quality work, client exposure, and flexibility, without stepping away from the support and progression opportunities of a leading law firm.