Commercial Solicitor

Job Details:

Posted: June 07 2023 Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Salary: Negotiable Division: Associates and Solicitors Practice Area: Commercial Type: Permanent Experience: 2-4 years qualified, 4-6 years qualified, 6+ years qualified Ref: 138428_1686136575

Job Description

This top UK law firm is looking for a Commercial Solicitor to join its award-winning team commercial & corporate legal team in Liverpool city centre. This is a well-known law firm that has built a stellar reputation across the country having won multiple awards as a top UK employer. A hybrid working system is offered where employees are asked to come into the office at least 2 days a week.

The firm is looking for a Commercial Solicitor to join its team and add to the departments existing success. The team already have a substantial network of clients (both private and public sector), therefore the work is varied and the successful commercial associate will gain second-to-none experience working on all aspects of commercial law. You will enjoy working with exciting well-known clients who are at the top of their game and will embrace working as a team to help reach and exceed expectations. You will gain support and training with the chance to excel in your career quickly. You will also receive great exposure to partners to learn from the firm's top-tier legal talent.

Team responsibilities will include:

• Commercial contracts work will be broad, with coverage including Master Services Agreements
• Framework Agreements, Supply of Goods and Services, Agency & Distribution Agreements, Outsourcing Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements and Consultancy Agreements
• Technology contracts work will be varied, including Software as Service Agreements (SaaS), Software Licences, Software Development Agreements, Mobile App Development Agreements, Reseller Agreements, Managed Service Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Support & Maintenance Agreements and Video Games Agreements.
• Data protection work will relate to data mapping exercises, data protection compliance documentation, privacy notices, cookies notices, data processing agreements, data sharing agreements, international data transfer advice and electronic marketing advice
• Intellectual property work will focus on commercialisation. Typically, IP licences and assignments with involvement in intra-group IP re-organisations
• Corporate support work will involve undertaking legal due diligence on corporate transactions, advising on warranties and drafting transitional services agreements.
• Competition law support will involve assisting the lead partner on competition law projects and areas of specific advice.
• Opportunity to get involved with our energy team on a variety of large and innovative projects.
• Manage matters following client service level agreements;
• Comply with data protection compliance and procedures;

This high-achieving team are looking for a qualified lawyer with over 3 years' PQE and experience negotiating commercial contracts, technology, data protection, intellectual property and corporate support. Above all the ability to be commercially aware, proactive and a team player is a priority for this position. The team's excellent training programmes will help you reach your career goals and get to where you want to be.

This role is perfect for a junior or newly-qualified lawyer with experience in dispute resolution gained in private practice and who is ready to take the next step forward in their career.

If you are interested in this Commercial Solicitor role, please submit your CV below or contact Leona Taylor @ Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890.