Senior Associate – Commercial Law | City Quality Work Location: Reading Level: Senior Associate Salary : £70,000 - 80,000 DOEMy 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 approachThis 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.