Commercial Solicitor (1-5 PQE) – Leading Regional Firm, Top Tier Legal 500

Reading, Berkshire
QED Legal
Commercial SolicitorReadingLeading Legal 500 Commercial Full Service – Excellent BenefitsJoin a nationally recognised Commercial & Technology team advising innovative businesses across the UK and internationally.An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor to join the highly regarded Commercial & Technology team of a top tier Legal 500 and Chambers ranked law firm.The firm is recognised nationally for the quality of its legal expertise and provides a supportive, forward-thinking environment where lawyers are encouraged to develop their careers while working on high quality, commercially focused matters.The Commercial & Technology team acts for an impressive client base, including global and international businesses, UK headquartered companies, entrepreneurial organisations and fast-growing businesses across sectors including technology, media, retail and hospitality.This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to join a friendly and collaborative team, working closely with clients as a trusted legal adviser and gaining exposure to a broad range of complex and interesting work.The OpportunityYou will work with a varied client base, providing practical and commercially focused advice across a wide range of commercial matters, including:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Advising on contractual risk and providing strategic guidance to clients
• Technology agreements, including SaaS, cloud solutions, website and app development, hosting and licensing arrangements
• Data protection advice and data commercialisation matters
• Digital media and e-commerce work
• Consumer law matters
• Marketing, advertising and sponsorship agreements
• Intellectual property management, commercialisation, protection and enforcement
• Manufacturing, distribution and outsourcing agreements
• Supporting corporate transactions, acquisitions and restructurings with commercial expertise

Many of the firm’s clients operate internationally, providing excellent exposure to cross-border commercial work and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to businesses across multiple sectors.About YouYou will have:

• Experience within a commercial law team, with a strong grounding in contract law
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• The ability to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice
• An understanding of areas such as data protection, technology, intellectual property, consumer law and competition law
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply legal knowledge to real business situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence managing client relationships and running matters with appropriate supervision
• A proactive approach and genuine interest in developing your technical knowledge and commercial awareness
• The ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment

Experience or a particular interest in technology, digital media, data or AI would be advantageous.Why Join?This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognised firm that combines high quality work with a genuinely supportive and modern working environment.Benefits include:

• Flexible hybrid working
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Option to purchase up to five additional days’ holiday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance at five times salary
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Weekly wellbeing hour
• Charity volunteering allowance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Season ticket travel loan
• Dog friendly office
• Regular social events and active social committee

If you’re looking to progress your career within a respected Commercial & Technology team, advising impressive clients on high value and innovative work, this could be an excellent next step.Reach out at: