Senior Associate Commercial Lawyer role - Top Legal 500 firm - Guildford/Southampton
Our client, a prestigious organisation featured in The Times' Best Law Firms 2024 list, is seeking a Commercial Senior Associate to join their highly-regarded Commercial & Technology Team. With offices across the South-East and London, our client employs 450 professionals, including 280 lawyers and 58 Partners. Recognised for their expertise in commercial and technology law, our client advises a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to larger PLC organisations, on various aspects of commercial law.
As a Commercial Senior Associate, you will manage a mixed caseload of complex commercial and technology law matters while also playing a crucial role in supervising and contributing to the team's growth. Our client values work-life balance, promoting a sustainable approach that benefits both their employees and clients. This exciting opportunity provides ongoing training, development, and support for your progression towards joining the Partnership. Furthermore, our client welcomes individuals in the early stages of their Partnership journey, eager to contribute to the team's continued success and growth.
To excel in this role, our client is looking for a qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive or Partner with significant experience in handling a wide range of commercial and technology agreements. Experience with technology clients and knowledge of IP and Data Protection Law would be particularly advantageous. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be proactive, accustomed to managing clients with minimal supervision, and skilled in delegating tasks to and supervising junior solicitors.
Whilst our client does not solely rely on PQE as a measure of experience, it is estimated that applicants with at least 5 years PQE would be well-suited for this position. Individuals who currently hold a Senior Associate role, with aspirations of Partnership, and existing Partners considering a lateral move are encouraged to apply. Experience or interest in marketing and business development activities is also highly desirable. Effective communication skills, a passion for assisting clients and colleagues in achieving their objectives, and a creative mindset are essential attributes that our client values.
Our client fosters a flexible working environment, offering a combination of remote work and office-based days. They are open to considering alternative working patterns that suit the individual's needs. If you possess the necessary skills and experience, along with a desire to advance your career within our client's leading Commercial & Technology team, we strongly encourage you to apply.
In return for your contributions, our client is committed to:
- Providing personal development opportunities. With ambitious plans for growth, they aim to create extensive career prospects for their employees.
- Hybrid working and flexibility,
- Offering a range of excellent benefits, including 28 days' annual leave,
- Private medical insurance,
- Income protection,
- Life assurance,
- Firm-wide bonus scheme, and a generous pension scheme.
At our client's organisation, they strive to strike the right balance between work and personal life. They support hybrid and flexible working arrangements, recognising the importance of individual well-being and maintaining a healthy work-life equilibrium.
Join our client's team and embark on an exciting journey within a forward-thinking and dynamic environment. Apply now.
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