Commercial Tech Senior Associate

Commercial IT Associate/Senior Associate | 6+ PQE | Remote Working Opportunity | Leading National Law Firm A leading national law firm is seeking a Commercial IT Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial IT/IP team. This is a rare opportunity to undertake high-quality commercial technology work whilst benefiting from a highly flexible working arrangement. The role is in Leeds, with a significant degree of remote working available. The Firm: - Leading UK commercial law firm with a strong reputation across the public, health, housing, local government and commercial sectors - Remote-friendly role with flexible working and no requirement to be tied to a particular office location - Consistently recognised by the legal directories and ranked among The Times Best Law Firms - Impressive track record of continued growth and investment, with 13 consecutive years of revenue and profit growth - Highly regarded Commercial IT practice acting for public and private sector clients nationwide - Strong reputation for complex technology, outsourcing and digital transformation projects - Collaborative and supportive culture with excellent retention rates - Genuine commitment to career progression, learning and development The Role: - Associate or Senior Associate position within a growing Commercial IT/IP team - Competitive salary and excellent benefits package - Advising on a broad range of commercial technology matters including SaaS, software licensing, outsourcing, digital transformation projects and AI-related issues - Acting for a diverse client base including central government bodies, NHS organisations, local authorities, housing associations and private sector businesses - Working on large-scale and strategically important technology procurement and outsourcing projects - Opportunity to support a major multi-year outsourcing programme led by a leading partner within the team - Advising on complex commercial contracts and technology transactions - Exposure to data protection, cyber security and intellectual property matters - Supervising and mentoring junior team members - Significant client contact and responsibility from the outset - Playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice The Candidate: - Qualified solicitor with 6+ years' PQE - Strong experience advising on commercial contracts and technology-related matters - Experience drafting and negotiating complex IT agreements and commercial arrangements - Exposure to outsourcing projects, technology transformation programmes or digital projects - Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills - Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers - Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice - Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills - Interest in emerging technologies, including AI - Public sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential - Team player with a proactive and ambitious approach This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national Commercial IT practice undertaking high-profile technology work for an impressive client base. You'll benefit from genuine flexibility, the opportunity to work predominantly remotely, excellent quality work and clear long-term progression prospects within an ambitious and well-established team. If you're interested in this role, please apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.