Commercial Contracts Associate / Senior Associate

Overview

Join a leading national law firm in the commercial team, Leeds or Newcastle, focusing on high‑quality contracts work for a broad client base. You will handle commercial agreements, technology transactions, data protection, and regulatory matters, with increasing autonomy and client exposure. The role blends advisory work with business development in a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture. This is a chance to build expertise across commercial, technology and regulatory matters and progress within a supportive firm.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits package
• hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• strong investment in professional development
• opportunity to work with household-name clients
• clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Advising on technology, software licensing and SaaS arrangements
• Supporting clients on data protection and information governance matters, including data sharing and processing agreements
• Advising on commercialisation, licensing and collaboration arrangements
• Providing strategic advice to clients in regulated sectors (healthcare, life sciences, technology)
• Supporting privacy, information law and regulatory compliance matters
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while managing matters with increasing autonomy
• Playing an active role in business development, networking and profile-raising initiatives

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Experience handling commercial contracts and advisory matters
• Exposure to technology, data protection, IP or regulatory work advantageous
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet client deadlines
• Proactive approach to business development and networking
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a high-performing team

• communication skills
• client relationship management
• commercial awareness
• technology transactions
• data protection
• SaaS arrangements

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