Commercial Managing Associate

Overview

As a Managing Associate in the Commercial team, you will lead complex commercial agreements and strategic projects for a diverse client base, including corporates and public bodies. You’ll advise on procurement, outsourcing, supply chain, and product development, aligning contract strategy with clients’ objectives. You’ll supervise junior lawyers, manage key client relationships, and contribute to the team’s growth and development. The role sits within a nationally recognised practice known for cross-border, high-profile matters and sector depth.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation and governance of complex commercial agreements
• Advise on procurement, outsourcing, supply chain and product development arrangements
• Support contract strategy, risk management and broader commercial issues
• Deliver practical, commercially-focused advice aligned with client operations
• Collaborate with in-house legal/commercial teams as a trusted adviser
• Take significant responsibility for leading matters and supervising junior team members
• Maintain high standards of client service and contribute to team development
• Engage in business development and strategic growth initiatives
• Work on multi-jurisdictional and international projects

Key requirements

• Experienced commercial solicitor
• Managing Associate level with leadership responsibilities
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and oversee matters
• Experience with complex commercial contracts and cross-border work
• Strong collaboration with clients’ teams and in-house functions

• client-focused
• leadership and mentoring abilities
• commercially minded
• complex commercial contracts
• procurement
• outsourcing

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