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Senior Associate — Commercial IT & Outsourcing, Birmingham

A leading international law firm

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Join a busy commercial, IT and data-privacy practice advising on a broad mix of contracts for private- and public‑sector clients. The team handles everything from routine trading and supply agreements to strategic outsourcing, IT procurements and international commercial arrangements across sectors such as transport, retail, manufacturing, real estate and financial services.

The role involves drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (distribution, logistics, procurement, SaaS/IT, facilities and other service agreements), supporting large-scale procurements and implementation projects, and helping to develop and maintain client relationships. There are opportunities to work on both transactional matters and longer-term strategic outsourcing and IT projects.

The culture is collaborative and commercially focused, with opportunities for business development, involvement in innovation and legal‑tech initiatives, and practical exposure to cross‑border work.

  • Qualified solicitor with proven experience drafting and advising on commercial contracts, including IT and outsourcing arrangements.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills; able to assess and manage commercial and legal risk.
  • Commercial mindset, team player, and comfortable developing client relationships and participating in business development.
  • Interest in innovation and use of legal technology; flexible, energetic and positive approach to work.

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