Commercial Junior Associate Technology & Outsourcing
Commercial Junior Associate Technology & Outsourcing
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Commercial Junior Associate - Technology & Outsourcing
Location: Leeds
Salary: Extensive Benefits
Experience required: 1 Years PQE
Join an award-winning Commercial team at a leading international law firm working on high-impact technology and outsourcing transactions for sophisticated clients across multiple sectors.
Our client a nationally recognised law firm with offices across the UK and internationally is seeking a talented Commercial Lawyer with experience in IT/Technology and Outsourcing to join their highly regarded Tier 1-ranked national practice in Leeds. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of complex high-value commercial and technology projects advising on medium to large-scale transactions where digitalisation outsourcing and regulatory change converge.
If youre a commercially astute lawyer with 1 years PQE ready to take your career to the next level and lead on complex transactions for some of the most sophisticated clients in the market this could be your perfect next move.
About the Role
As a Commercial Junior Associate in the Technology & Outsourcing team youll be part of a high-performing cohesive national group working on some of the largest and most complex deals in the market. The Leeds team is led by six Partners and offers excellent prospects for career development secondments and cross-border work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on a broad range of commercial matters across multiple sectors including:
- Retail & consumer
- Financial services
- Advanced manufacturing
- Technology
- Healthcare
- Working on technology transformation projects and digital initiatives
- Handling cloud and SaaS arrangements
- Managing IT outsourcing transactions
- Advising on business process outsourcing
- Supporting facilities management outsourcing projects
- Drafting and negotiating IT licences and commercial contracts
- Managing your own workload with strong project management skills
- Building deep client relationships with private and public sector organisations
- Taking on additional responsibility and advancing your career
- Mentoring junior team members
- Contributing to complex regulated technology data and transformation advice
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-calibre matters for FTSE 100 and equivalent clients handling some of the largest digital transformation projects in the market.
What Were Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 years post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house
- Strong technical analytical and project management skills
- Commercial mindset with a pragmatic solutions-driven approach
- Strong client management skills
- Demonstrable track record of strong financial performance
- Experience in IT/Technology and Outsourcing matters
- Ability to manage own workload effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative approach to working in a team environment
Desirable:
- Sector experience in retail & consumer financial services advanced manufacturing technology or healthcare
- Experience with digital transformation projects
- Knowledge of cloud computing and SaaS arrangements
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks affecting technology transactions
- Experience mentoring junior lawyers
Exceptional Benefits Package
Financial Rewards:
- Competitive salary ( dependent on experience)
- Performance-related bonuses
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Life and income protection
Professional Development:
- Excellent prospects for career development
- Opportunities for secondments
- Cross-border work opportunities
- Mentoring and coaching programmes
- Continuous professional development support
- Exposure to complex high-value transactions
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: Leeds office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements
National Reach: Part of a national team working across multiple UK offices
About Our Client
Our client is a leading international law firm known for more than just technical excellence. They are trusted advisers who understand their clients sectors ambitions and challenges. Their deep sector knowledge and long-term investment in relationships make them the go-to firm for FTSE 100 and equivalent clients across their chosen sectors.
The Commercial team is nationally ranked in Tier 1 for IT with an enviable client base across private and public sector respect of digital transformation projects the team handles some of the largest most complex deals in the market.
Core Values:
- Technical excellence
- Sector expertise
- Long-term client relationships
- Diversity and inclusion
- Continuous improvement and innovation
Ready to Take the Next Step
If youre a commercially astute lawyer ready to work on high-impact technology and outsourcing transactions in a collaborative high-performing environment wed love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
