Commercial Lawyer

Overview

Our national General Commercial, Digital & Technology team is growing. Bringing together our general commercial, digital, IP, energy and renewables, and projects and procurement capability, we represent an impressive range of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies, public sector bodies, educational institutions and industry organisations on high‑profile, business‑critical projects and regulatory matters. Working at the forefront of digital transformation, advanced manufacturing, energy transition, life sciences, aerospace and defence, transport and logistics and international trade, our team plays a vital role in helping clients innovate, compete and grow.

• Complex technology transactions and digital transformation programmes
• Software licensing, IT services, procurement and outsourcing
• Data protection, privacy, cyber security and generative AI adoption
• Supporting clients as they develop, procure and deploy new technologies
• Commercial contracts & strategic projects, including end‑to‑end commercial arrangements supporting day‑to‑day operations and major strategic projects
• Supply chain management, procurement, product development and routes to market
• Energy transition, decarbonisation and productivity improvement initiatives
• Support for advanced manufacturing businesses including major industrial operators and specialised life sciences suppliers
• Contribute to all aspects of transactions—from contract strategy, drafting and negotiation to risk management and regulatory compliance
• Work on international matters, help clients expand into fast‑growing overseas markets (particularly the USA and Saudi Arabia), and undertake international secondments

• 3+ years PQE as a UK‑qualified solicitor (England, Wales or Scotland)
• Experience gained at a City firm, large regional firm or suitable in‑house role
• Strong grounding in commercial contracts and/or digital, tech or data protection
• Exposure to complex, high‑value transactions
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• Digital/tech expertise including software licensing, IT services, cyber security or generative AI
• Experience of import/export or international contracting
• Familiarity with IP or data protection (beneficial but not essential)
• Ability to break down complex issues clearly for non‑lawyers
• Genuine enthusiasm for commercial and digital work, a collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional client service

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms, emphasizing a human feel over suits. As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, we offer resources and initiatives to support health and wellbeing, with flexible working options.

We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.