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Commercial Associate

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Description

We are seeking a talented and ambitious Commercial Associate (NQ – 4 years PQE) to join our Commercial Team in Manchester, Birmingham, or Leeds.

You will work alongside experienced Partners on high-quality commercial projects for a broad client base, including household-name organisations and major public- and private-sector clients.

The team is recognised for its creative, innovative approach and its commitment to delivering commercially pragmatic solutions.

The Work You’ll Do

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Supporting major outsourcing, supply chain, and strategic projects
  • Advising on day-to-day commercial queries
  • Using legal technology and AI-enabled tools on live matters, and helping design process improvements and innovative delivery models
  • Building strong relationships with leading clients across various industries

Who We’re Looking For

  • England & Wales qualified commercial lawyer (approx. NQ - 4 years PQE)
  • Strong technical skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills
  • Collaborative and proactive mindset
  • Enthusiasm for innovation and creative problem-solving

What You’ll Gain

  • Work within a market-leading Commercial practice
  • Gain early responsibility and significant client exposure
  • Receive exceptional training, mentoring, and support
  • Have a genuine voice in innovation and firm-wide strategic initiatives
  • Enjoy strong career progression opportunities

Skills

Required

  • commercial contracts
  • outsourcing
  • supply chain
  • legal technology
  • AI-enabled tools
  • drafting
  • negotiating
  • communication

Nice to have

  • sector specialisms
  • innovation
  • creative problem-solving

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://ehpy.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/3692

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