Managing Associate, Corporate (Commercial) — Newcastle

Senior commercial/transactional role within a national corporate team based in Newcastle. The role focuses on advising UK-based corporate clients on commercial contracts and routine transactional matters, working on cross-office matters where required.

You'll be responsible for leading and managing commercial contract workstreams, providing practical advice to clients, and supporting deal progression from drafting through to completion. The role includes supervising junior fee-earners and contributing to business development and practice growth.

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with proven experience in commercial contracts and corporate transactional work
• Strong drafting, negotiation and project management skills on commercial and transactional matters
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and managing matter workflows
• Client-facing, commercially aware with the ability to contribute to business development