Senior Associate/Managing Associate – Commercial

Overview

In this role, you will join Michelmores’ Commercial Team to advise on a broad mix of non-contentious work for a diverse client base. You’ll help grow the commercial practice across national offices, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver practical, commercially-driven solutions. The role offers exposure to technology, IP, data protection, and international transactions, with opportunities to shape client service strategy and thought leadership. Flexible working and a supportive culture underpin the chance to develop your profile within a dynamic firm.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working patterns
• open and collaborative environment
• supportive, inclusive culture
• opportunity for career development
• competitive rates
• nationally recognized practice

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements (supply, purchase of goods/services)
• Handle IT contracts including software licences and SaaS
• Oversee IT system integrations and managed services/outsourcing
• Advise on franchising, concessions, agency arrangements
• Provide IP strategy, including assignments/licences and exploitation
• Assist with international trade and consumer protection matters
• Deliver data protection advice within commercial contracts
• Provide transactional support with due diligence in contract, IP, IT, and data protection contexts

Key requirements

• At least 5 years PQE in Commercial/Technology within a UK law firm
• Experience advising diverse clients from fast-growth to large corporates
• Proven involvement in marketing initiatives and seminars

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercial, proactive, professional approach
• Excellent organisation with multitasking ability
• Commercial / technology law expertise
• IP, software licences, and data protection
• Due diligence across commercial, IP, IT, and data protection

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