Associate / Managing Associate – Commercial (Technology, Outsourcing & IT)

2 weeks ago

Manchester, New Hampshire, United Kingdom LYNX EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LTD Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

Job Title:
Associate / Managing Associate – Commercial (Technology, Outsourcing & IT)

PQE Level:
4+ PQE

Location:
Manchester

Work Type:
Full Time

Department:
Corporate & Commercial

Contract Type:
Permanent

Purpose of the Role

A leading national law firm with a Tier 1-ranked
Commercial (Technology and Outsourcing)
practice is seeking a talented
Commercial Lawyer (4+ PQE)
to join its Manchester-based team. The successful candidate will advise on
complex, high-value commercial and technology projects
, helping clients achieve digital innovation, efficiency, and operational transformation.

You'll work with an impressive portfolio of
FTSE 100 companies, leading retailers, energy providers, and manufacturers
, supporting large-scale technology, outsourcing, and transformation mandates while mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development.

The Team

The Commercial team operates nationally, collaborating across all UK offices to deliver seamless service on
cross-border and domestic transactions
. Recognised in
Tier 1 for IT
, the team advises on some of the largest and most sophisticated
digital transformation, cloud, SaaS, and outsourcing projects
in the market.

You can expect exposure to a diverse mix of private and public sector work, including:

  • IT and business process outsourcing
  • Technology transformation projects
  • Software licensing and SaaS/cloud arrangements
  • Commercial supply chain and logistics agreements
  • Facilities management and IT infrastructure deals

The team offers
excellent prospects for progression, learning, and secondment opportunities
, both in-house and with major clients.

What to Expect in This Role

  • Lead and support on a broad range of
    technology, outsourcing, and commercial transactions
    .
  • Negotiate IT and BPO outsourcing contracts, cloud/SaaS arrangements, and software licensing agreements.
  • Advise on large-scale and mid-market commercial deals, acting as lead adviser or part of a wider project team.
  • Build and manage strong, long-term client relationships.
  • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers, contributing to internal training and knowledge sharing.
  • Participate in
    business development
    and
    thought leadership
    to enhance the firm's technology and commercial offering.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

  • England & Wales qualified lawyer with
    4+ years' post-qualification experience
    in commercial and technology law.
  • Proven experience advising on
    IT outsourcing, SaaS/cloud, software licensing, or infrastructure agreements
    .
  • Confident managing complex transactions and client relationships.
  • Strong commercial and strategic mindset with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to handle multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

  • Experience in
    retail, energy, manufacturing, or digital health sectors
    .
  • Knowledge of
    regulatory and operational resilience frameworks
    affecting technology contracts.
  • Previous
    in-house or client secondment experience
    demonstrating commercial awareness.

About the Firm

The firm fosters a
collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture
that values people and encourages professional growth. Known for its
technical excellence, commercial insight, and client relationships
, the firm is a trusted adviser to
FTSE 100 clients
and major organisations across sectors.

Diversity and inclusion are central to the firm's culture, supported by active employee networks celebrating individuality, equality, and belonging.

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