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Commercial Solicitor

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, Oxfordshire, Oxford
Salary
£35000 - £50000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Closing date
27 Sep 2018
Reference
BBBH6697

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Practice area
Company and commercial
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Private practice

Job Details

This firm based in Oxford are looking for a new Commercial Solicitor specialising in Technology matters. You will find a quality of work, normally only associated with Top City and West End practices. The firm take pride in taking on and working with colleagues with entrepreneurial flair, technical excellence, empathy and genuine passion for their work. This firm work in a collegiate, team-orientated way that offers something greater than your usual Commercial firm.

The Firm:

This Top Tier firm have experienced large growth in recent years, having hired some of the most sought-after, heavyweight Lawyers in the industry, many Senior Associates and Partners making lateral moves from Top 10 firms. The firm has two offices based in London and Oxford, their outstanding Oxford office is situated in one of the most picturesque areas of the region, with great transport links.

They are known for the great quality of work that they deal with in the Corporate and Technology departments with work often having an international flavour. They are a highly ambitious team and have their sights set on becoming the best firm in the UK in their area of expertise.

Their clients include some of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the world, placing them on a Global stage.

You will find a supportive, collegiate environment where the ambitious Lawyer would thrive. They are innovative in their approach, with an open, sociable feel throughout the firm. Their Lawyers don't have monthly targets that they have to hit. Work life balance is something that is actively encouraged at the firm as they believe this delivers a happier, more productive team.

This firm recruit for shared values and believes that all their colleagues should be business people not just technically gifted Lawyers.

The Role:

The team advises on technology and other commercial projects and negotiates the contracts that govern them, from IT outsourcing agreements, software development and deployment agreements to licensing arrangements. In addition, they have developed specialist expertise in bio-technology and notably the law applicable to gene therapies.

The clients are high quality and often international and you will work alongside other expert leaders in your field on City quality work whilst maintaining a fantastic work/balance in their beautiful offices in Oxford.

You will benefit from not having timed targets due to the firm's non-hierarchical structure, continued development and guidance from leading legal experts so you can become an expert yourself whilst working with your own autonomy in an agile environment.

This role would suit an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate 1-4 years PQE looking for a route to Partnership a Partner at a forward-thinking firm.

Requirements:

  • You will be an experienced Associate years or Senior Associate 1-4 PQE (there is no upper limit in terms of PQE)
  • You will have top quality technical skills
  • An interest in business development and the departments marketing efforts
  • To be a business person not just a lawyer
  • In return, you will receive an excellent benefits package and salary is very negotiable dependent on experience/the individual, although it is thought it would be an above industry average figure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate with 1-4 years PQE years to join this well-known regional firm based in Oxford.

Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment are a National legal recruitment agency with offices in London, Bristol and New York. Working with Top law firms, a refreshing approach.

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