Commercial Tech Senior Associate

Commercial IT Associate/Senior Associate | 6+ PQE | Remote Working Opportunity | Leading National Law Firm

A leading national law firm is seeking a Commercial IT Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial IT/IP team.

This is a rare opportunity to undertake high-quality commercial technology work whilst benefiting from a highly flexible working arrangement. The role is in Leeds, with a significant degree of remote working available.

The Firm:

- Leading UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation across the public, health, housing, local government and commercial sectors
- Remote-friendly role with flexible working and no requirement to be tied to a particular office location
- Consistently recognised by the legal directories and ranked among The Times Best Law Firms
- Impressive track record of continued growth and investment, with 13 consecutive years of revenue and profit growth
- Highly regarded Commercial IT practice acting for public and private sector clients nationwide
- Strong reputation for complex technology, outsourcing and digital transformation projects
- Collaborative and supportive culture with excellent retention rates
- Genuine commitment to career progression, learning and development

The Role:

- Associate or Senior Associate position within a growing Commercial IT/IP team
- Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
- Advising on a broad range of commercial technology matters including SaaS, software licensing, outsourcing, digital transformation projects and AI-related issues
- Acting for a diverse client base including central government bodies, NHS organisations, local authorities, housing associations and private sector businesses
- Working on large-scale and strategically important technology procurement and outsourcing projects
- Opportunity to support a major multi-year outsourcing programme led by a leading partner within the team
- Advising on complex commercial contracts and technology transactions
- Exposure to data protection, cyber security and intellectual property matters
- Supervising and mentoring junior team members
- Significant client contact and responsibility from the outset
- Playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice

The Candidate:

- Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE
- Strong experience advising on commercial contracts and technology-related matters
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex IT agreements and commercial arrangements
- Exposure to outsourcing projects, technology transformation programmes or digital projects
- Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
- Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills
- Interest in emerging technologies, including AI
- Public sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Team player with a proactive and ambitious approach

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national Commercial IT practice undertaking high-profile technology work for an impressive client base. You'll benefit from genuine flexibility, the opportunity to work predominantly remotely, excellent quality work and clear long-term progression prospects within an ambitious and well-established team.

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.