Founders Law
Senior Associate - Commercial
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We're super proud to have recently been named one of the ''Best Places to Work'' in 2026, as well as listed in the ''Top 50 Places To Work For People Development'' in 2026.
What we're looking for
A UK-qualified commercial lawyer to join our Commercial team as a Senior Associate or Principal Associate.
- 4 - 8+ years PQE.
- A commercial-first transactional skill set. You know how to turn your hand to all levels of revenue-generating customer agreements (customer agreements, product and services terms, supplier engagements, confidentiality arrangements and the like).
- Tech-savvy, with experience advising on technology and SaaS arrangements and the commercial contracts that sit underneath high-growth businesses.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of data privacy issues.
- A great sense of humour and a team player.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Wants to take on responsibility in a supportive environment, working on and leading client relationships with some of the fastest-scaling businesses across the globe.
- Knows how to present solutions to complex issues without using jargon.
- Wants to help build a new firm that is growing extremely quickly.
- Is entrepreneurial to their core and ferociously champions their clients' interests.
- Has experience of managing at least one direct report.
- Enjoys being part of the tech ecosystem, including engaging in networking and business development activities.
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Who are we?
We are absolutely not your traditional law firm; we're a fusion of the traditional private practice and in-house legal roles, combining top-top law firm expertise with a business-savvy in-house look.
Our clients view us as 'their lawyer' and trust us to form part of their teams. Each lawyer sits as in-house legal counsel for a range of clients, offering you a superb and diverse experience working with businesses at the cutting edge of different industries.
Our client base spans the full breadth of the UK, European, Middle Eastern, and US tech scene, from Fintechs to Edtechs, AI to Fashion, FMCG to EV, and VCs, accelerators, and incubators.
We are part of the Founders Forum Group and are plugged into the tech ecosystem by our very nature.
What you want to know
We're working to continue to build an environment of talented individuals with lots of energy to thrive.
We have a beautiful, shiny office with a terrace overlooking Temple Park, Big Ben*, & The Shard. In the office, the team currently offers a free corporate chair massage once a month, weekly yoga sessions, free bike servicing once a quarter, and various other events.
However, we're hybrid, so you can work from the office, home or Narnia; it's your choice. We just need you to be on the UK tax system. We'll set you up on a MacBook Pro or Surface Business with a home office allowance, so you have everything you need.
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Not only do we have a team of ever-growing entrepreneurial lawyers, but we have some pretty good perks too:
- Competitive salary (We know everyone says this, but we do want the best candidates, so apply, let us know your rate and let's chat).
- Discretionary quarterly profit share bonus plus annual bonus opportunities.
- "Surprise and delight" gifts for going the extra mile.
- 25 days annual leave, don't worry, bank holidays are on top. Day off on your birthday and other significant life events.
- 5 days leave for education a year, plus a dedicated annual education budget.
- Private healthcare with Vitality.
- Private Dental care plus hearing and discounts with Vision Express.
- £350 home setup allowance.
- Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports.
- Annual emergency childcare allowance.
- Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health.
- Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on electric cars.
- Cycle to work scheme saving up to 32% on a bike and splitting your payments over 12 months.
- Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and 12-month interest-free payment options through partners including Currys PC World, IKEA and John Lewis.
- There are socials every four weeks if you want to join us, from bars and restaurants to experiences at the F1 Arcade, Gamebox, Fairgame, and many more.
Plus lots more.
*In Autumn/Winter when the leaves fall off the tre
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