Commercial Solicitor

Manchester Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
We are looking for a Commercial Solicitor to join a prominent Manchester‑based legal team specialising in commercial and technology matters. In this role you'll own contract work, advise on tech‑driven initiatives and play a key part in a leading firm's growth.
  • Join a tech‑savvy commercial legal team in Manchester
  • £75k salary + high‑impact 4‑6 PQE role in a market‑leading firm

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established, forward‑thinking legal firm known for its work with leading tech, commercial and brand‑focused businesses. They foster an inclusive culture founded on their ethos of "bravery and kindness", supporting creativity, innovation and professional development.

They are consistently ranked within the top‑tier for employment, data, technology and commercial law, and place genuine emphasis on social mobility, diversity and growth.

Joining this team means becoming part of a collaborative environment that values people as much as performance.

Job Description

The Commercial Solicitor will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial and technology contracts (licensing, SaaS, services, partnerships) for internal and external clients.
  • Advising on technology‑driven business initiatives and associated legal risk (data/privacy, IP, innovation) in a commercial context.
  • Working closely with business teams (commercial, product, tech) to provide pragmatic legal guidance that enables growth and mitigates risk.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of legal and governance frameworks for commercial operations.
  • Building strong relationships across the firm, becoming a trusted business partner and contributing to strategic matters.

The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 4‑6 PQE, preferably with a strong commercial/technology law background.
  • Experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and technology‑related agreements.
  • Commercially minded, able to articulate legal risk in business terms and drive solutions.
  • Adaptable, able to work with non‑legal stakeholders, influence decision‑making and engage at senior levels.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic legal team, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

Estimated salary up to £80k plus benefits and hybrid working.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6865224
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-102025-6865224