Commercial Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor to join a highly regarded national law firm in Leeds. Working with a varied client base across the education, technology and public sectors, you will advise on complex commercial contracts, IT, IP and strategic projects while developing your career within a highly ranked team. Client Details Our client is a nationally recognised and award winning UK law firm with a reputation for delivering the full range of legal services across varied sectors. The firm has achieved consistent growth, generating annual revenues in excess of £180 million while maintaining an exceptional people focused culture. The business is regularly recognised as one of the UK's best places to work and its Employees benefit from genuine career progression opportunities, flexible working arrangements and a culture that encourages innovation and professional growth. Description The Commercial Solicitor will be: * Advising clients on complex commercial contracts and strategic projects * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements * Working with clients on IT, intellectual property and data protection matters * Providing commercially focused legal advice to education sector clients and other organisations within the public and technology sectors * Working closely with colleagues across multiple practice areas to deliver integrated legal solutions * Managing client relationships and acting as a trusted adviser * Identifying opportunities to add value and support client objectives * Contributing to business development activities, networking initiatives and thought leadership projects * mentoring junior lawyers where appropriate • * Keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments affecting clients Profile The Commercial Solicitor should be: * A solicitor with approximately 5 to 10 years' PQE in commercial law * Experienced in advising on commercial contracts and commercial projects * Knowledgeable in IT, intellectual property and data protection matters * Comfortable managing client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice * Able to work collaboratively within a large national firm environment * Skilled at drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements * Commercially aware with strong communication and stakeholder management skills • * Motivated to contribute to business development and wider team growth Job Offer • Salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 per annum. • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays • 5% pension contributions. • Bonus • medical insurance coverage. • Flexible hybrid working arrangements