William James Recruitment
Commercial Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Associate / Senior Associate Health Commercial Solicitor - Manchester City Centre with Hybrid Working - Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A leading national law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join its growing Health Commercial team in Manchester. The team advises NHS bodies, healthcare organisations, independent providers, and commercial clients on a broad range of commercial, procurement, and data protection matters. Due to continued growth and increasing client demand, the firm is looking to recruit commercially minded lawyers with experience in commercial contracts, procurement, data protection, or healthcare advisory work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading healthcare practice offering high-quality work, genuine flexibility, and excellent long-term career development.
The Role:
- Advise NHS bodies, healthcare organisations, independent providers, and commercial clients on a broad range of commercial matters
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex commercial contracts and agreements
- Support clients on procurement projects, tender processes, and regulatory compliance matters
- Advise on data protection, information governance, and wider healthcare regulatory issues
- Build and maintain strong client relationships across the healthcare sector
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across commercial, healthcare, public sector, and regulatory teams
- Manage matters efficiently, delivering commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the team
- Contribute to client training, thought leadership, and wider sector engagement activities
- Mentor and support junior lawyers where appropriate
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
The Candidate:
- A qualified Solicitor operating at Associate or Senior Associate level
- Experience in Commercial, Procurement, Data Protection, and/or Healthcare Advisory work
- Strong technical drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical and solution-focused advice
- Experience working with healthcare, public sector, or regulated sector clients would be advantageous
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Capable of managing a varied caseload and working effectively within a collaborative team environment
- Ambitious, motivated, and keen to progress within a highly regarded national practice
The Benefits & How to Apply:
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- A highly competitive salary with a strong overall benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Private medical insurance and healthcare benefits
- Life assurance
- 25 to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Christmas office closure
- Additional birthday day off
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family leave provisions
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Discounted parking scheme
- Exposure to high-quality healthcare and commercial work
- Excellent career progression opportunities within a nationally recognised team
- A collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong commitment to professional development
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment:
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London