Managing Associate Technology

Job DescriptionCommercial Associate Technology & OutsourcingLocation: ManchesterPQE Level: 3 years PQESalary: 50000 - 70000 BonusJoin a Tier 1 Ranked Commercial Team as AssociateAre you a commercially astute lawyer ready to take your career to the next level Our client a London headquartered international full-service law firm with 250 years of heritage and a reputation for award-winning innovation is seeking a talented Commercial Associate with experience in IT / Technology and Outsourcing to join their award-winning Tier 1-ranked national Commercial team in Leeds.The firm is looking for an Associate whos hungry for high-impact work thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to lead on complex large-scale transactions for some of the most sophisticated clients in the market.This role will contribute directly to the delivery of complex high-value commercial and technology projects. Youll be advising on medium to large-scale transactions across a variety of sectors particularly where digitalisation outsourcing and regulatory change converge.The firm is growing to meet increasing demand for complex regulated technology data outsourcing and transformation advice and this role supports that strategic ambition.The FirmOur client is a London headquartered international full-service law firm that consistently delivers high-quality outcomes for clients globally. With 250 years of heritage the firm today supports over 5000 of the worlds most respected organisations helping them in over 50 areas of business law across more than 100 countries. The firm is known for award-winning innovation and delivering impact to clients.The firm has a strong global presence with offices across Asia (Japan Singapore) Europe (England & Wales France Germany Ireland Luxembourg Poland Scotland Spain) and the Middle East (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Oman Qatar UAE) plus regional business groups covering Africa Central & Eastern Europe India Korea Latin America Nordics North America Türkiye and Ukraine.Recent major deals include advising on the largest UK IPO of 2025 (300m market capitalisation) the 36.55bn Sizewell C nuclear power station financing (one of Europes most significant infrastructure projects) and the 275m sale of an iconic London landmark to a luxury international hotel group.The firm is a place where you are valued encouraged and challenged to fulfil your potential in a supportive and collegiate environment. The culture of improvement growth and collaboration delivers results drives innovation and rewards ambition. The firms success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds locations and perspectives.The firm is known for more than just technical excellence theyre trusted advisors who understand their clients sectors ambitions and challenges. 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 TeamThe Commercial team is a national group with teams across each office working together on national and cross-border transactions. Nationally the team is 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 this market.You can expect to be involved in a range of work types for private sector and public sector clients including tech transformations cloud and SaaS arrangements IT outsourcing business process outsourcing facilities management outsourcing logistics IT licences and commercial contracts.This is a high performing cohesive and busy team with excellent prospects for career development secondments and cross-border work if you want them. The team in Leeds is led by 6 Partners.The RoleAs a mid-level Associate in the Commercial team you will work on complex high-value commercial and technology projects advising on medium to large-scale transactions across a variety of sectors particularly where digitalisation outsourcing and regulatory change converge.Youll be working on high-impact matters for some of the most sophisticated clients in the market contributing directly to the delivery of complex transactions.Your key responsibilities will include:Commercial and Technology Work:Advising on tech transformationsAdvising on cloud and SaaS arrangementsAdvising on IT outsourcingAdvising on business process outsourcingAdvising on facilities management outsourcingAdvising on logisticsAdvising on IT licencesAdvising on commercial contractsAdvising on medium to large-scale transactions across a variety of sectorsAdvising particularly where digitalisation outsourcing and regulatory change convergeAdvising on complex regulated technology data outsourcing and transformation mattersSector Experience:Advising across a broad range of commercial mattersSector experience in at least one of: retail & consumer financial services advanced manufacturing tech or healthWorking for private sector and public sector clientsWorking for some of the most sophisticated clients in the marketProject Leadership:Leading projects with confidence and precisionManaging your own workload with confidence and precisionTaking on increasing responsibility with clear pathways for career progressionDelivering complex high-value commercial and technology projectsClient Relationship Management:Building deep client relationshipsBecoming a trusted advisor for clients commercial needsDelivering tailored robust advice that supports both internal and external stakeholdersUnderstanding clients sectors ambitions and challengesTeam Development:Mentoring junior team membersHelping shape the future of the groupWorking collaboratively in a cohesive team environmentContributing to the teams success and reputationProfessional Development:Engaging with formal training programmes (whether technical or skills based)Drawing on mentoring coaching and leadership programmes availableContinuous development and learningBuilding your skills as a well-rounded commercial lawyerExcellent prospects for career developmentOpportunities for secondments and cross-border work if you want themKey Responsibilities:Drafting clear and legally effective documents which reflect the clients instructionsMaintaining efficient diary and task management across a range of mattersEnsuring the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high performing teamAdopting a consultative and thorough approach to tasksRemaining calm and optimistic in time sensitive situations or under pressureFinding solutions to clients legal challenges and requirementsDemonstrating a commercial mindset and a pragmatic solutions-driven approachAbout YouEssential Requirements:Qualified Solicitor in England and WalesAt least 3 years post-qualification experience in private practice or in-houseStrong technical knowledge of commercial lawExperience in IT / Technology and OutsourcingStrong technical analytical and project management skillsCommercial mindset and a pragmatic solutions-driven approachProven ability to deliver tailored robust advice that supports both internal and external stakeholdersTrack record of strong financial performance and client satisfactionSector experience in at least one of: retail & consumer financial services advanced manufacturing tech or healthAbility to lead projects and manage your own workload with confidence and precisionAbility to build deep client relationships and become a trusted advisorExperience mentoring junior team membersAbility to take on increasing responsibilityGood drafting skills with ability to produce clear and legally effective documentsExperience engaging with internal and external stakeholders of all levelsAbility to adopt a consultative and thorough approach to tasksEfficient diary and task management skills across a range of mattersAbility to maintain the accuracy and levels of client service expected within a high performing teamAbility to remain calm and optimistic in time sensitive situations or under pressureEnthusiastic about the development of your legal skill set and continuous learningStrong attention to detail and accuracyCommercially focused with good problem-solving abilitiesHighly Desirable:Experience advising on tech transformationsExperience advising on cloud and SaaS arrangementsExperience advising on IT outsourcingExperience advising on business process outsourcingExperience advising on facilities management outsourcingExperience advising on logisticsExperience advising on IT licencesExperience advising on commercial contractsExperience advising on medium to large-scale transactionsExperience advising where digitalisation outsourcing and regulatory change convergeExperience advising on complex regulated technology data outsourcing and transformation mattersExperience working for both private sector and public sector clientsExperience working in a large international law firm environmentExperience working on high-value complex transactionsStrong client relationship skillsExperience with cross-border transactionsExperience with secondmentsKey Attributes:Client-focused with commitment to exceptional service deliveryCommercially astute and business-oriented approachProactive and solutions-focusedStrong team player who thrives in a collaborative environmentExcellent communicator with strong interpersonal skillsAdaptable and flexible approach to workSelf-motivated with strong work ethicCommitted to continuous learning and developmentPassionate about commercial law and technologyAmbitious and eager to build a long-term careerResilient and able to work under pressureQuality-focused with imagination and impact in adviceHungry for high-impact workWhats On OfferOur client is committed to recognising and rewarding great work with rewards and benefits that are among the best in the business.Benefits include:Competitive salary: 50000 - 70000 BonusBonus schemeInternational full-service law firm with 250 years of heritageSupport over 5000 of the worlds most respected organisations globally50 areas of business law across 100 countriesAward-winning innovation and reputation for delivering impactAward-winning Commercial teamNational Commercial team ranked in Tier 1 for ITEnviable client base across private and public sector clientsTeam handles some of the largest most complex digital transformation deals in this marketLeeds team led by 6 PartnersHigh performing cohesive and busy teamExcellent prospects for career developmentOpportunities for secondments and cross-border work if you want themGrowing to meet increasing demand for complex regulated technology data outsourcing and transformation adviceWork on high-impact matters for some of the most sophisticated clients in the marketContribute directly to delivery of complex high-value commercial and technology projectsAdvise on medium to large-scale transactions across variety of sectorsWork on tech transformations cloud and SaaS arrangements IT outsourcing business process outsourcing facilities management outsourcing logistics IT licences commercial contractsWork for private sector and public sector clientsAdvise where digitalisation outsourcing and regulatory change convergeLead projects and manage your own workload with confidence and precisionBuild deep client relationships and become a trusted advisorMentor junior team members and help shape the future of the groupTake on increasing responsibility with clear pathways for career progressionWork together on national and cross-border transactionsFormal training programmes (technical and skills based)Mentoring coaching and leadership programmes availableClear career progression pathwayBuild long-term career with the firmBecome well-rounded lawyer providing quality commercial adviceCulture of improvement growth and collaborationSupportive and collegiate environmentWork on high-calibre matters with high-character colleaguesAccess to full-service firm resources (Corporate Finance Banking Projects Real Estate Employment Dispute Resolution IP Tax Competition Construction and more)Employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversityFirm that values people from the widest range of backgrounds locations and perspectivesRecent major deals: Largest UK IPO 2025 (300m) 36.55bn Sizewell C nuclear financing 275m London landmark saleGlobal offices across Asia Europe and Middle EastRegional business groups covering Africa CEE India Korea Latin America Nordics North America Türkiye UkraineGo-to firm for FTSE 100 and equivalent clients across chosen sectorsKnown for more than just technical excellence trusted advisors who understand clients sectors ambitions and challengesDeep sector knowledge and long-term investment in relationshipsLocationThis role is based in the firms Manchester office located in the heart of the citys business district with excellent transport links and access to the citys amenities restaurants and cultural attractions.How to ApplyIf youre a commercially astute Commercial Associate (3 years PQE) with experience in IT / Technology and Outsourcing hungry for high-impact work and ready to take your career to the next level with a leading international law firm wed love to hear from you. 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