Commercial Lawyer (2+PQE)

About the Role

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Associate/Senior Associate to join their expanding Commercial IPCT team based in Birmingham. This role involves working on a diverse range of commercial matters, providing innovative and client-focused solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, including product supply and distribution, agency, logistics and warehousing, supply chain, managed services, IT (software licensing, SaaS, system integration projects), outsourcing agreements, facilities management, and consumer contract law.
• Providing intellectual property licensing advice and handling non-contentious IP matters.
• Advising on compliance issues, including bribery, modern slavery, and data protection (UK GDPR and other relevant privacy laws).
• Managing intellectual property portfolios, including trademarks, and handling IP disputes.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

The Team

Our client’s national Commercial IPCT group is recognized for providing responsive, professional, and knowledgeable legal services (Legal 500). With a growing market reputation and increasing workstreams, the team is known for delivering pragmatic, client-focused solutions and acting as trusted “in-house” advisors.

This role is ideal for a lawyer with experience across general commercial, intellectual property, IT, procurement, and project-related matters. As part of this dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in helping clients achieve their commercial objectives.

The Person

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and attributes:

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver under pressure.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

The Benefits

Our client offers a competitive remuneration package, including:

• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
• Comprehensive benefits package including options for additional annual leave, cycle-to-work scheme, critical illness cover, employee assistance programme, group personal pension, healthcare, season ticket loan, and more (benefits vary by grade).
• Exclusive retail and lifestyle perks through their benefits platform, including access to a Community Online Academy offering free courses in areas such as fitness, coding, languages, and more.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. They actively recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture.

They promote flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance and encourage applications from candidates seeking flexibility in their next role.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening relevant to the role. This may include checks on eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, criminal records, financial stability, and references from previous employers.

If you are a motivated legal professional looking to advance your career in a collaborative and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.