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Commercial Senior Associate

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Douglas Scott

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Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

65000.00 - 75000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is an opportunity to become a Commercial Senior Associate at a reputable firm, offering support to a wide range of clients, from SMEs to high-profile athletes and national law firms. The role involves showcasing expertise in commercial contract and advisory matters, with a specific focus on data protection, while working in a values-driven organisation

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide comprehensive legal support to a diverse client base, including businesses in the healthcare, leisure, education, and law sectors, as well as high-profile athletes and organisations in manufacturing, food, insurance, recruitment, and tech industries
  • Deliver agile and pragmatic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, while effectively communicating with stakeholders from various backgrounds
  • Act as an outsourced in-house counsel, handling commercial contract and advisory matters, with a specific focus on data protection and potentially intellectual property and IT expertise

Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial work, possessing expertise in data protection, and ideally, intellectual property and/or IT knowledge
  • Demonstrated track record in exceptional client care, establishing strong rapport with clients and attracting repeat business
  • Ability to work independently and with others, providing supervision to junior team members and supporting partners in the team, while committing to continuous personal development
  • Desire to work in a values-driven organisation, showcasing the willingness to work flexibly and attend offices and clients' premises as needed
  • Proven capability to take work seriously, while maintaining a grounded and approachable attitude

Nice to have:

Experience in data protection, with intellectual property and/or IT expertise being an advantage

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 13, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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