We are looking for an 2-5 PQE lawyer to join our established Commercial team based from our office in central Reading. Blake Morgan has developed excellence in all areas of commercial law within the private, public and third sectors. We pride ourselves on being outcome focused and getting under the skin of our clients including local authority, leisure, education and healthcare. Our Commercial team are ranked in the prestigious Legal 500 Guide and undertake a wide range of work including matters related to commercial trading agreements, IT contracts, outsourcing agreements, franchising, IP, manufacturing and data protection. From day one, our lawyers are exposed to high quality work and client interface. You will be involved in drafting and negotiating contracts of various sizes and values and will be encouraged to act as an extension of our clients in-house legal teams. We operate hybrid working practices with two or three days in the office as business dictates. Joining us presents the opportunity for exposure to a wide range of interesting, high quality work and excellent opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and commercial skill set. About You We want to hear from people that are interested in developing themselves and embracing the challenge of a wide variety of work; people that are hardworking and enjoy the autonomy of running their own matters in a supported environment; who enjoy being part of an inclusive and high-performing team. We live and breathe by our ACTS framework which sets a tone of being Astute, Committed, a Team Player and Straightforward. We always welcome hearing from likeminded individuals. You will have developed a good grounding in commercial law in your early career and will ideally have gained experience working on local government projects. You will be comfortable drafting and negotiating contracts and keen to develop further your skills; carrying out legal research and due diligence; guiding clients through commercial challenges; developing client relationships and ensuring that we deliver solutions in line with our clients aims. You must also be able to demonstrate: Strong technical competence Intellectual ability Self-motivation Commercial awareness Good drafting skills A keenness to learn and develop skills A team player willing to support others and be flexible Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.