P strong Senior Associate - Commercial /strong br strong Tier 1 Legal 500 Firm /strong br strong Reading /strong br br A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Commercial Senior Associate to join its Tier 1-ranked Commercial team in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of high-quality commercial matters across the private, public, and third sectors, advising clients in industries such as healthcare, education, local government, technology, utilities, and franchising. br br strong The Role /strong br The successful candidate will play a key role in the team, advising on complex commercial contracts and providing strategic legal support to clients. Key responsibilities include: /p ul li Drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial trading agreements, IT contracts, outsourcing agreements, franchising, intellectual property, manufacturing, and data protection /li li Acting as an extension of clients in-house legal teams, delivering tailored and pragmatic commercial advice /li li Managing a varied and high-profile caseload across multiple sectors /li li Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery Collaborating with colleagues across different offices, with opportunities to work out of the Oxford office on occasion /li /ul p br strong The Ideal Candidate /strong br The firm is looking for an ambitious and technically strong commercial lawyer who is: /p ul li Experienced in commercial law, with a solid grounding in contract drafting and negotiation /li li Able to demonstrate strong technical competence, intellectual ability, and commercial awareness /li li Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable running their own matters in a supportive team environment /li li A team player, who enjoys collaboration and is willing to support colleagues across the business /li li Confident, personable, and capable of building trusted client relationships /li li Committed to professional development, with a keen interest in expanding expertise across different sectors /li /ul p br strong Why Join This Firm? /strong /p ul li Join a Legal 500 Tier 1-ranked team with a strong reputation for excellence /li li Work on high-quality and diverse commercial matters across a range of industries /li li Benefit from a flexible and hybrid working model, with access to top-tier technology and resources /li li Be part of an inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative team culture /li li Access excellent career development opportunities and support for professional growth /li /ul p br The role is primarily based in Reading, with the flexibility to work from the Oxford office occasionally and a hybrid working arrangement tailored to business needs. /p
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