Commercial Solicitor

Company: eNL Legal Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will advise clients across sectors on complex IT and data protection matters, including AI and licensing concerns, while shaping strategic projects for a national law firm. You will lead complex matters, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to business development, within a collaborative environment that supports personal growth and a potential partnership path. The role combines technical excellence with client relationship leadership to drive high-impact commercial outcomes. This is a growth-focused position in a firm expanding its commercial team, with hybrid and flexible working on offer.

Pay / Benefits

  • hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • competitive salary
  • enhanced benefits

Responsibilities

  • advise on IT and data protection, licensing agreements, and related queries
  • supervise less experienced colleagues and take the lead on complex matters
  • drive business development and client relationships
  • contribute to expansion and growth initiatives in the commercial team
  • operate within a supportive, collaborative environment
  • opportunity to progress towards partnership

Key requirements

  • 6+ years PQE in commercial contracts, specifically IT and Data Protection
  • strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • relationship-building and leadership capabilities
  • experience supervising junior staff and handling complex matters
  • confident in driving business development
  • relationship builder
  • leadership
  • collaboration
  • IT contracts
  • Data Protection
  • AI and developing technologies compliance

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Posted: September 30th, 2026