William James Recruitment
Commercial Solicitor
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Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director – Birmingham – Up to £95,000 + Benefits
A leading Legal 500 national law firm with a strong UK reputation is looking for a Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director to join its highly regarded Birmingham team. You will work with an exciting client base across media, sport, entertainment, retail and technology sectors, advising on complex commercial, IP and data-related matters within a dynamic and growth-focused practice.
This Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director role in Birmingham offers genuine scope to take on a leadership position, working closely with partners while developing your own client relationships and practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor / Legal Director in Birmingham to progress toward Partnership within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
The Role:
- Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts across multiple sectors
- Draft and negotiate IT, software licensing, SaaS and systems integration agreements
- Provide support on intellectual property matters including licensing and portfolio management
- Advise on data protection and privacy issues including UK GDPR compliance
- Support clients on regulatory and compliance matters
- Manage transactions and client relationships with a high degree of autonomy
- Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the team
- Contribute to business development and growth of the Birmingham practice
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The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with strong experience in commercial law
- Currently operating at Senior Associate, Legal Director or equivalent level
- Experience across commercial contracts, IT, IP and data protection matters
- Confident leading matters and managing client relationships independently
- Strong business development capability or interest in building a client base
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers
- Commercially minded with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach
- Clear ambition to progress to Partnership
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The Benefits and How to Apply
- Competitive salary up to £95,000 depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension
- Private medical and travel insurance
- Structured leadership development and progression support
- Opportunity to step into a clear pathway to Partnership in Birmingham
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Dominika Holda, Recruitment Consultant (Commercial & IP)
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140
Mobile: 07376 640 525
E-mail: dominika.holda@williamjamesrecruitment.com
WILLIAM JAMES RECRUITMENT
William James Recruitment is the number one recruitment partner to law firms in the UK & internationally. We work with a variety of top-tier clients, including a range of legal 500 firms.
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