Commercial Solicitor – Manchester

Overview

In this role you will support a growing Commercial Services team in Manchester, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements while advising on IP/IT matters. You will work closely with senior lawyers to deliver client projects and engage in business development. The role combines legal expertise with a client-focused, collaborative culture in a modern firm environment. You will contribute to delivering pragmatic, commercially aware advice for SMEs and major corporates alike.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• salary 50,000 – 65,000
• career progression and development
• supportive culture
• exposure to market-leading clients

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (supply, distribution, joint venture, outsourcing, IT, data protection)
• Advise on IP/IT matters including licensing, SaaS, cloud, data protection, outsourcing, technology services
• Provide clear, commercially focused legal guidance with strong technical awareness
• Collaborate with senior lawyers to deliver client projects
• Participate in client engagement and business development activities

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 0–3 years’ PQE in commercial law
• Experience in commercial contracts, ideally IT, IP, outsourcing, SaaS, or technology-related agreements
• Strong drafting, analytical skills and commercial judgment
• Clear and confident client communication
• Team player with collaborative mindset

• clear communication
• commercial judgment
• team collaboration
• IT/IP law (licensing, SaaS, cloud)
• outsourcing and technology services
• data protection

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