Senior Associate | Commercial Contracts & Privacy | 3+ PQE

LegalVision; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Manchester is looking for a Senior Associate with at least 3 years of PQE in commercial contracts and privacy law. This role involves drafting contracts, advising on GDPR compliance, and working with diverse clients. The ideal candidate will have a track record of managing workflows effectively and collaborating in a fast-paced environment. A strong attention to detail and commercial awareness are essential. Join us for opportunities to grow and make a difference!

Benefits

Fast-paced environment with growth opportunities

Flexible work options

25 days holiday plus enhancements

Private health insurance

Annual budget for learning and development

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE English qualified lawyer specializing in commercial and privacy law.
• Experience managing workflows in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and consumer laws.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commercial contracts including various agreements.
• Draft privacy policies and offer GDPR compliance advice.
• Advise on UK consumer laws and corporate governance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Client communication

Efficient workflow management

Adaptability

Education

Qualified lawyer (England)

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a 3+ PQE English qualified lawyer to join our Commercial and Privacy team in Manchester. In this position, you will assist our growing number of diverse clients with a varied range of commercial, privacy and general corporate work. LegalVision's clients operate in a range of industries, including SaaS/IT, healthcare, e-commerce, construction and recruitment. Our ideal candidate has a strong grasp of the UK's data protection legislation (including the UK GDPR), as well as consumer laws. This position is ideal for a mid-level lawyer with broad commercial and privacy law expertise. You should have experience in efficiently managing workflows and matters in a fast paced, high volume environment, and effectively communicating directly with clients. We’re happy to accept applications from current Associates ready to take the next step in their careers.

• Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, including supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, e-commerce documents, IT and software contracts, IP and licensing agreements, contractor agreements and referral agreements
• Drafting and reviewing privacy policies and internal privacy manuals
• Advising on the GDPR, including responding to data subject access requests, data breaches, controller/processor arrangements, and AI implications
• Advising on UK consumer laws
• Advising on company structuring, and preparing articles of association and shareholder agreements
• Assisting clients with general corporate governance, such as share splits, share issues and transfers

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified: An English qualified lawyer with demonstrated local experience in assisting commercial clients in a variety of commercial, privacy, and general corporate matters
• Attentive: Brilliant attention to detail; nothing ever slips through the cracks
• Efficient: Prioritises effectively; focuses on what matters; works productively
• Commercial: Demonstrates business acumen; cares about business growth (including helping to grow LegalVision further)
• Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart, fun and passionate people and learning from them
• Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; improves every day; goes with the flow
• Service Oriented: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience
• Optimistic: Sees the best in situations; is solutions focused; never gives up

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers
• Welcoming office environment in Ancoats, and flexible work options
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), enhanced maternity pay, plus contractual sick pay, paid volunteering, and birthday leave
• Private health insurance (post probation)
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development
• Regular team socials and events

Apply Today!

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom