Nash & Co Solicitors LLP
Vacancy - Commercial Associate Solicitor
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Full time, Permanent, based in our Plymouth office, with opportunities for remote work
Following significant growth over the last few years, and with a desire to grow significantly bigger across the firm in the future, we are recruiting for an Associate Solicitor to join our specialist Corporate and Business team.
The Corporate & Business team
Our Corporate & Business team supports a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, helping them manage risk, protect their interests, and seize opportunities for growth. We advise start-ups, established SMEs, and larger corporates on the full spectrum of commercial arrangements – always with a focus on practical, commercially sound solutions.
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- Business sales, acquisitions and reorganisations
- Commercial contracts and trading terms
- Intellectual property and licensing (including software licences)
- Supply, distribution and manufacturing agreements
- Franchise, agency and consultancy arrangements
- Shareholder agreements and other joint ventures and strategic partnerships
Main responsibilities and duties of the job
We’re looking for a commercially minded and confident solicitor with significant experience advising business clients on a wide range of commercial agreements. You’ll have a strong understanding of contract law and be comfortable advising clients on complex legal issues in a clear and accessible way.
Your caseload will include assisting with commercial sales, including negotiating and drafting sale agreements and ancillary documents, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, advising on intellectual property rights and other commercial risks, and supporting clients with day-to-day legal and strategic business decisions.
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You should be confident managing your own workload, developing client relationships, and contributing to the ongoing growth of the team. As an Associate, you’ll play a key role in supporting junior colleagues, shaping client service standards, and helping to drive business development initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with ambitious clients and wants to be part of a team that is growing steadily and strategically.
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