Commercial Solicitor
- Employer
- Clayton Legal
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- 9 Jul 2018
- Reference
- 34127
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- Practice area
- Company and commercial
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
Commercial Solicitor 2-6 years PQE
Manchester or Macclesfield
Negotiable depending on experience
The purpose of the Commercial Solicitor is to assist Partners and Senior Solicitors on a wide range of non-contentious commercial matters.
As a Commercial Solicitor you will be dealing with the like of; IT, E-Commerce & Telecoms contract; software development, licensing and hosting agreements; web-development agreements; data protection; advice on IPRs; assignment and licensing of intellectual property rights; franchising; outsource / consultancy / procurement agreements; joint venture and collaboration agreements; commercial contracts and trading agreements; standard terms of business and supply, agency and distribution agreements; advice on competition law.
The duties of the Commercial Solicitor will include but are not limited to;
- Give accurate prompt, realistic and relevant advice in response to client's enquiries whilst managing their expectations.
- Deliver legal support across a wide range of corporate matters including drafting, negotiating and interpreting contracts.
- Gain an understanding of the client's requirements and how to achieve their needs.
- Develop and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
- Actively work to convert an enquiry into a new matter.
- Support senior fee earners with marketing opportunities, including; writing blogs and press releases, and to be pro-active in networking and business development.
- Ensure proper file management.
- Ensure all time recording is accurate.
- Ensure billing is completed to agreed timescales.
- Maintain confidentiality in line with the company's policies and procedures; including dealing with confidential documents.
- Keep abreast of changes in legislation, case law and carry out legal research.
- Promote and comply with legislation policies on equal opportunities and health and safety both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
- Identify and undertake training and development as required in order to meet personal, SRA and business needs.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post so as to ensure the smooth running of the firm.
For more information on this role please contact Leanne Taylor @ Clayton legal or click to apply.
Company
With long-established, and trusted relationships across a client base that includes Legal 500, Top 200, Regional and Boutique law firms, our team are passionate about driving service excellence across the business and impacting the careers, and lives, of legal talent across the country.
What we specialise in
We cover the length and breadth of the UK from Lancashire to London, Hampshire to Hull, and we recruit at all levels including; Partners, Solicitors, Paralegals, Legal Support Staff including Legal Cashiers, Legal IT, Marketing and Business Development and general administration.
We place legal professionals across the full spectrum of practice areas and specialisms, including:
- Property – Residential, Commercial, Real Estate
- Litigation, Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Corporate & Commercial
- Employment
- Personal Injury Including all areas of Negligence
- Private Client including Trusts, Wills & Probate
- Family
- Compliance and Regulatory
- Banking
- Cost Lawyers
- Practice Management/Legal Cashiers
Our regional teams ensure that firms are guaranteed local and regional focus whilst having access to a national talent pool of opportunities. Our teams are focused in:-
- The North West
- Yorkshire /Humberside and Scotland
- The West and East Midlands
- London and the Home Counties
- The South West
Why Clayton Legal?
- We’re genuinely experts in our field servicing the length and breadth of the UK, our knowledge of the local, regional and national legal market is unparalleled.
- We give the personal touch – our Consultants are personable, yet committed – you can rest assured you’re dealing with a person throughout the process and not just a name at the end of a line.
- We are often instructed on unique opportunities in the market that you won’t find on job boards.
- We add value where we know it’s needed – with general career advice, top tips and resources through every step of the journey.
- Expert career advice guiding you through every step of the journey to secure your next career move including expert advice on salary, interview capability, offer management through our regular contact.
- We provide regular market information including salary data and bespoke reports.
We take our role in the placing of legal professionals into their dream jobs extremely seriously, understanding implicitly the importance of listening to requirements, working in their best interest at all times, and giving them the tools and resources, they need at every step of the journey – for a successful outcome for all parties.
So, if you’re an ambitious candidate looking to make your next move, we’re here to help. Visit our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk or email us at enquiries@clayton-legal.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.clayton-legal.co.uk/
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