AssociateManaging Associate – Commercial (Technology, Outsourcing and IT)
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Job Description
Job Description
Associate/Managing Associate Commercial (Technology Outsourcing and IT)
Location: Manchester
Salary: Extensive Benefits
Experience required: 4 Years PQE
Join a nationally recognised Commercial team ranked Tier 1 for IT handling some of the most complex digital transformation projects in the market.
Our client a leading law firm with an enviable client base across private and public sectors is seeking an ambitious Associate or Managing Associate to join their dynamic Commercial team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on high-profile technology outsourcing and IT transactions with significant national and cross-border impact.
If youre a Commercial lawyer with 4 years PQE looking to develop expertise in technology and digital transformation this could be your perfect next move.
About the Role
As an Associate or Managing Associate in the Commercial team youll be integral to delivering innovative solutions across technology and outsourcing transactions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on diverse technology and commercial matters such as:
- Tech transformations
- Cloud and SaaS arrangements
- IT outsourcing
- Business process outsourcing
- Facilities management outsourcing
- Logistics arrangements
- IT licences
- Commercial contracts
- Working with clients across sectors:
- Private sector organisations
- Public sector bodies
- Technology companies
- Service providers
- Digital transformation specialists
- Managing complex transaction processes:
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Due diligence
- Risk assessment
- Commercial strategy development
- Service level agreement design
- Drafting and reviewing complex legal documentation
- Providing strategic commercial advice
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Contributing to business development efforts
- Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas
- Mentoring junior team members
- Exploring potential secondment opportunities
- Engaging in continuous professional development
This role offers the opportunity to work on significant transformative technology projects with genuine autonomy and support from an experienced team.
What Were Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with minimum 4 years post-qualification experience
- Strong academic background
- Proven experience in commercial and technology law
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Commercial awareness and strategic thinking
- Ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder transactions
- Detail-oriented approach
- Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
Desirable:
- Experience in digital transformation projects
- Understanding of technology sector dynamics
- Knowledge of IT and technology contract structures
- Experience with public and private sector technology transactions
- Additional technology or commercial law qualifications
Exceptional Benefits Package
Financial Rewards:
- Competitive salary ( dependent on experience)
- Performance-related bonuses
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Life and income protection
Professional Development:
- Extensive training programmes
- Mentoring from industry experts
- Leadership development support
- Continuous learning resources
- Technical and skills-based training
- Clear career progression pathways
- Potential secondment opportunities
Work-Life Balance:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid working options
- Generous annual leave
- Family-friendly policies
- Wellbeing support programmes
Culture & Recognition:
- Supportive and collegiate environment
- Culture of improvement growth and collaboration
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Employee networks celebrating diversity
- Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another
Location & Working Arrangements
Based: Manchester office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements
About Our Client
Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence and real insight into clients operations. They are the natural choice for FTSE 100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.
The firms success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds locations and perspectives with a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversity.
Core Values:
- Technical excellence
- Real client insight
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Diversity and inclusion
Ready to Take the Next Step
If youre an ambitious Commercial lawyer looking to work on transformative technology projects with exceptional development opportunities wed love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
