Overview
Commercial Associate - Technology & Outsourcing
Location: Leeds
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus
Experience: 3+ years' PQE
If you're a commercial lawyer with strong IT, technology and outsourcing experience, this is a great opportunity to join a busy team in Leeds and work on complex, high-value projects.
You'll advise on a broad range of technology and outsourcing matters, take increasing responsibility for delivery, and build strong client relationships within a supportive, collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
This role offers varied, technically interesting work across technology, outsourcing and commercial contracts, with scope to lead workstreams and develop your profile.
* Advise on technology and outsourcing matters, including digital transformation projects
* Draft, negotiate and advise on cloud and SaaS arrangements
* Advise on IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing and facilities management outsourcing
* Advise on technology licences and wider commercial contracts
* Support clients where digitalisation, outsourcing and regulatory change converge
* Lead workstreams and manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support
* Build client relationships and advise internal and external stakeholders
* Mentor and support junior team members
About You
Essential
* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales
* 3+ years' PQE (private practice and/or in-house)
* Strong technical knowledge of commercial law
* Experience in IT, technology and outsourcing
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills
* Commercial, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail
* Confident stakeholder management and client relationship skills
* Able to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure
* Interest in mentoring and contributing to team development
Desirable
* Experience advising on large-scale transformation programmes
* Experience advising both private and public sector clients
* Experience with cross-border matters and/or secondments
What’s On Offer
* Salary of £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus
* Bonus scheme
* High-quality technology and outsourcing work with strong responsibility
* Supportive environment with training, mentoring and structured development
* Clear progression pathway
* Collaborative culture and access to wider full-service support
About Our Client
Our client is a large, full-service law firm with a strong commercial capability and a collaborative culture. The team advises on complex technology and outsourcing matters and is known for combining technical excellence with a practical, solutions-led approach.
Location & Working Arrangements
Leeds.
Next Steps
Apply online or send your CV to or call for more information.
All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.
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