Senior Associate- Commercial; PQE

Location: Leeds (hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home)

Contract: Full-time

We are partnered with a global law firm that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services through an innovative managed legal services offering.

This team supports major organisations by providing flexible, in‑house style legal support, backed by the resources, technology, and expertise of an international firm.

Would you like an opportunity to join a well-established and fast‑growing managed legal services team
, recognised in the market for its forward‑thinking approach and award‑winning service delivery?

You will have the chance to work as a virtual in‑house commercial lawyer
, supporting clients day‑to‑day on a broad range of commercial matters. You’ll work closely with client stakeholders, embedding yourself in their businesses, while benefiting from the support, collaboration, and infrastructure of a global firm.

The team brings together lawyers, paralegals, operational specialists, and technology experts to deliver legal services efficiently and at scale, using modern delivery models and legal technology.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including outsourcing and framework agreements, technology contracts, supply of goods and services agreements, terms and conditions, and NDAs
• Providing high‑quality commercial and strategic legal advice, managing legal and commercial risk
• Building strong client relationships and delivering pragmatic, business‑focused solutions
• Collaborating with colleagues across legal, operational, and technology teams to deliver integrated services
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives, including the use of legal technology to drive efficiency
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years’ PQE
• Strong commercial contracts experience gained in private practice and/or in‑house
• Solid understanding of commercial law and transactional work
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills and commercial awareness
• Comfortable working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Technologically confident, with an interest in modern legal delivery models
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting

This role would suit a commercial lawyer looking for high‑quality work, client exposure, and flexibility
, without stepping away from the support and progression opportunities of a leading law firm.