Managing Associate- Commercial (Tech, IP & Data)

Commercial (Tech, IP & Data) Senior Associate 6+ years PQE l Top 100 Firm l Manchester

The firm:

Over the past several decades, this firm has become a major player in the legal market which has seen them win a range of impressive projects and major clients that you might assume would be reserved for City-headquartered names.

What attracts businesses and individuals is this firm's unique brand of modernity that's embedded into its legal expertise, especially at the forefront of significant sectors including clean energy, banking, digital, telecoms and much more. Fuelling this is a focus on technology and investment in order to service the high-quality work coming through each of their practice areas.

They have enjoyed a succession of awards and accolades within the legal community, including 'Law Firm of the Year', which speaks to the culture, character and personality of this firm which stands out from the rest.

The role:

This Top 50 firm in Manchester is looking to hire a Managing Associate (6+ PQE) into their Tech, IP, & Data team to work as part of the wider technology and commercial team on high-value, strategic public procurements and contracts.

This role will form a crucial part of their team, making it a great opportunity for the right candidate.

You'll be supporting clients principally across the public sector, handling a range of technology projects, and providing advice relating to tech procurement and outsourcing.

In return, the firm will invest in you. This is something that truly sets them apart-they want you to be successful.

You will manage your own projects (with partner oversight as required), ensuring your experience is varied and broad, keeping it interesting, and providing you with real opportunities to develop.

Through the national service lines, you will work with notable clients and become a public sector tech specialist. You will receive bespoke training, ensuring you have the technical, commercial, and management skills to build an effective and successful practice.

You will work on high-value strategic public procurements, and contracts and generally provide non-contentious advice on a wide range of technology projects, including framework agreements, collaborations, software purchases, digital transformation projects, cloud migration, and outsourcing.

There are even opportunities to work on-site with clients where required, including the option for virtual and in-person secondments.

The ideal candidate:

• Commercial Senior Associate 6+ PQEwith training and experience in a quality practice
• Team player who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver outstanding legal services
• Highly meticulous, commercially focused and outcome orientated

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary package and excellent benefits
• Access to the most impactful and high-profile work available
• Opportunity to work alongside leading individuals and next-generation partners

Sought after opportunity for a Commercial Senior Associate 6+ years PQE to join a prominent team based in their Manchester office.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.