Commercial Lawyer

Commercial Lawyer | Top 20 UK Law Firm | LondonIf the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.A leading national firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer (Senior or Principal Associate) to join its highly regarded Commercial team in London. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer to work on some of the most sophisticated IT, digital transformation and outsourcing projects in the UK market, while benefiting from a collaborative team culture and excellent prospects for career advancement.The TeamThis is one of the UK's most established and sector-focused commercial, IT and outsourcing groups. The team advises clients on the full spectrum of IT-related agreements from small SaaS arrangements and app development projects through to business‑critical ERP implementations, software licensing, hosting agreements, AI‑related services and major outsourcing projects.With around 800 contracts advised each year, the breadth and pace of work is unparalleled. No two days look the same, and the team prides itself on its enthusiasm, energy and commitment to helping clients build and safeguard the technology foundations of their businesses.The wider commercial group includes a specialist public sector team that works closely with central government departments on significant digital transformation and infrastructure programmes providing Senior and Principal Associates with the opportunity to engage in complex, high‑profile public sector matters alongside private sector instructions.The RoleAs a Senior or Principal Associate in this team you will play a key role in advising on the drafting, negotiation and delivery of a wide range of IT and outsourcing contracts across sectors including automotive, aerospace, retail, food and drink, life sciences, financial services, energy and telecoms.Your work will encompass:Traditional software licensing agreementsSaaS, cloud hosting and digital services contractsSoftware development, integration and implementation projectsOutsourcing and managed service arrangementsE‑commerce and telecoms agreementsAI‑related clauses and emerging technology servicesAdvisory work relating to the EU AI Act, DORA and NIS regulationsThe team operates as a standalone practice with its own client relationships and business plan. Support to the corporate team forms only a small proportion of the workload, giving you significant autonomy and visibility within the practice.Recent examples of the team's work include:Supporting a major UK retailer with the digital transformation of its websiteAdvising a global automotive brand on its online vehicle sales platformActing for a national industry body on the redesign of its first‑registration systemAdvising a leading food and beverage chain on a first‑generation IT outsourcingSupporting a major insurer with the re‑procurement of its UK networkAdvising an energy provider on a critical SaaS procurementLeading on ERP procurements and large‑scale implementation projects for government departmentsThe team also works closely with scale‑up technology companies, helping them develop template contracts and negotiate with major enterprise clients.About YouYou will be:A qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE in commercial IT and outsourcing workExperienced in drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of technology contractsCommercially minded, pragmatic and confident in assessing riskStrong in negotiation with the ability to navigate complex, high‑value mattersAble to build, manage and grow strong client relationshipsComfortable supervising and supporting more junior team members where requiredProactive in business development and profile‑raising activityTechnically strong with excellent drafting skillsAmbitious, collaborative and adaptableThe OpportunityThis is a standout opportunity for a senior IT and outsourcing specialist seeking high‑quality work, a thriving client base and a clear route to progression. You will work on major digital transformation, outsourcing and technology projects, gaining exposure to cutting‑edge legal issues while being part of a respected and genuinely supportive team.If you are a Principal Associate, Senior Associate or equivalent with a strong background in IT and outsourcing, this role offers the platform to take your career to the next level.BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr