Commercial Senior Associate
Manchester – £65,000 - £75,000
Commercial Senior Associate - £65k - £75k - Manchester
This is an opportunity to become a Commercial Senior Associate at a reputable firm, offering support to a wide range of clients, from SMEs to high-profile athletes and national law firms. The role involves showcasing expertise in commercial contract and advisory matters, with a specific focus on data protection, while working in a values-driven organisation. If ready to take on a new challenge and make a real impact, candidates are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide comprehensive legal support to a diverse client base, including businesses in the healthcare, leisure, education, and law sectors, as well as high-profile athletes and organisations in manufacturing, food, insurance, recruitment, and tech industries.
2. Deliver agile and pragmatic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, while effectively communicating with stakeholders from various backgrounds.
3. Act as an outsourced in-house counsel, handling commercial contract and advisory matters, with a specific focus on data protection and potentially intellectual property and IT expertise.
Preferred Requirements:
4. Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial work, possessing expertise in data protection, and ideally, intellectual property and/or IT knowledge.
5. Demonstrated track record in exceptional client care, establishing strong rapport with clients and attracting repeat business.
6. Ability to work independently and with others, providing supervision to junior team members and supporting partners in the team, while committing to continuous personal development.
7. Desire to work in a values-driven organisation, showcasing the willingness to work flexibly and attend offices and clients' premises as needed.
8. Proven capability to take work seriously, while maintaining a grounded and approachable attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:
9. Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial work.
10. Experience in data protection, with intellectual property and/or IT expertise being an advantage.
11. Demonstrated ability to establish strong client rapport and attract repeat business.