Shoosmiths
Commercial Associate / Senior Associate
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The role
Our market leading Commercial Group is looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Associate (3 - 7 years' PQE) to join our nationally recognised team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented commercial and technology lawyer seeking high quality, intellectually stimulating work with some of the most innovative businesses in the UK and internationally.
At Shoosmiths we combine exceptional client work with a collaborative and supportive culture. We partner closely with our clients to help them achieve their commercial objectives while providing our lawyers with the opportunity to develop their skills, strengthen client relationships and build rewarding careers.
Innovation sits at the heart of what we do. Our Commercial Group is continually evolving, developing award-winning solutions and creative platforms that help us deliver smarter, faster and better outcomes for clients. We actively encourage new ideas, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking, creating an environment where individuals can thrive and make a genuine impact.
As part of the team you will work on a broad range of complex and cutting edge commercial and technology matters including strategic projects that are critical to our clients' businesses. You will have early responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in high profile transactions and advisory work.
You may also have the opportunity to undertake an in-house secondment with one of our valued clients gaining first hand commercial insight and strengthening your understanding of the challenges facing modern businesses.
The Team
The Commercial Group is consistently recognised as one of the leading commercial practices in the UK. As noted by The Legal 500, the team "epitomises professionalism - they are just what in-house counsel require - very experienced, intelligent, commercially minded and supreme negotiators."
Our lawyers advise on the full spectrum of commercial and technology arrangements, from complex outsourcing projects and business critical supply agreements to digital transformation programmes, technology implementations, data driven projects and innovative commercial arrangements. We pride ourselves on delivering practical commercially focused advice that works in the real world.
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We work across a diverse range of sectors, with particular strengths in:
- Automotive and mobility
- Logistics and supply chain
- Retail and FMCG
- Technology
- Financial services
Our client base is exceptional. We act for global brands, household names and FTSE 100/250 businesses often serving as a trusted extension of their in-house legal and commercial teams. Much of our work has an international dimension offering exposure to complex cross border projects and strategic business initiatives from day one.
Why Shoosmiths?
At Shoosmiths culture matters. We are committed to creating an environment where our people can perform at their best while being their authentic selves. Collaboration, innovation and inclusivity underpin everything we do from the way we work across offices to our investment in technology, environmental responsibility and social mobility initiatives.
We believe our people are our greatest strength which is why we invest heavily in professional development, career progression and creating meaningful opportunities for our teams to succeed.
If you are looking to join a forward thinking commercial practice that combines first class work with a genuinely supportive culture we would love to hear from you.
The firm
Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.
We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.
To discover more about our benefits, please visit: [Benefits Package](Benefits Package)
Shoosmiths is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme replaced the Two Ticks Positive about Disabled People scheme. We had been accredited as a two tick employer for many years - Disability Confident broadens and develops that original commitment, and demonstrates we have adopted a proactive approach to employing disabled people and developing their abilities.
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Equal opportunities
Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.
This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
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