Senior Associate – Commercial Law | City Quality Work
Location: Reading
Level: Senior Associate
Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 DOE
My client, a respected Legal 500 & Chambers ranked law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate within Company Commercial Law to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of high value and complex commercial matters while playing a key role in business development and client management.
Why Apply?
• Lead on commercial contracts, procurement, IT, outsourcing, data protection, and intellectual property matters with City quality clients
• Work closely with clients, providing strategic legal advice on complex transactions
• Strong career progression within a collaborative and forward-thinking firm
• Opportunity to engage in marketing, networking, and business development activities
• Flexible working arrangements with a mix of Reading based and London based collaboration
Key Responsibilities
• Advising clients on a wide range of commercial agreements, including contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management
• Handling high value and complex procurement, IT, outsourcing, and intellectual property contracts
• Leading client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor on strategic legal matters
• Driving business development through networking, seminars, and industry engagement
• Managing workloads efficiently and maintaining excellent file and case management standards
Candidate Requirements
• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in commercial law at Senior Associate level
• Strong drafting and analytical skills with the ability to work independently
• Proven experience in business development, marketing, and client relationship management
• Commercial mindset with the ability to provide practical, solutions focused legal advice
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with a proactive and collaborative approach
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate looking to take the next step in their career within a highly regarded and client focused firm.
For more details contact Chris Prendergast at QED legal or Apply today.