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Commercial Solicitor

Manchester Permanent £54,000 - £66,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Commercial Solicitor to join an international law firm in Manchester, working on contracts and date protection for FS, health & tech sectors. Bring your experience and help shape client outcomes.
  • Lead high‑impact commercial & tech work across multiple sectors
  • Join a firm with flexible working & genuine career progression

About Our Client

You'll work for an award‑winning, international law firm with a modern, collaborative culture. They are known for sector depth in financial services, health & social care, and technology, and deliver bespoke legal solutions across borders. The firm values innovation, diversity, and work-life balance. Colleagues benefit from flexible working, strong support networks, and a culture built on being supportive, creative, determined and clear.They've been recognised as a Top 10 Employer for Working Families, reflecting their commitment to family‑friendly policies and inclusive practices.

Job Description

The Commercial Solicitor will be:

  • Drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts, licences, data processing agreements and technology arrangements
  • Supporting data protection and privacy compliance work, including cross‑border data transfers
  • Advising clients in the FS, health & social care and technology sectors on risk allocation, regulatory interfaces and governance
  • Collaborating with teams across jurisdictions to deliver integrated, commercial legal solutions
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, managing relationships, and contributing to business generation

The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor (or equivalent) with 2+ PQE in commercial/technology / data protection work
  • Comfortable advising across sectors (FS, health & social care, tech)
  • Experienced in drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial and data-related contracts
  • Knowledgeable about UK data protection law (GDPR, UK GDPR, DP regimes)
  • Confident working with cross-border issues and interfacing with regulatory considerations
  • Client‑facing, with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • Self-motivated, commercially aware, and able to balance multiple matters

What's on Offer

You'll receive a competitive salary of c£60,000, plus access to a full suite of benefits: private medical insurance, pension, income protection, and flexible benefits.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6860013
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-102025-6860013