Commercial Contracts Lawyer (12 month ftc)

Commercial Contracts Lawyer | 6+ PQE | Leading International Firm | Birmingham (12 month FTC) BCL Legal is pleased to be assisting a leading international law firm in its search for a Principal Associate to join its Commercial IT & Outsourcing team in Birmingham on a fixed term contract of up to 12 months. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded commercial, IT and data team working with major public and private sector clients on complex commercial contracts. The role is offered on a full-time basis with hybrid working as standard, alongside an excellent salary and benefits package. The Role As a Principal Associate in this team, you will:

• Work within a highly regarded commercial, IT and outsourcing practice advising on a wide range of commercial contracts across multiple sectors.
• Advise both private and public sector clients on strategically important projects as well as day-to-day commercial arrangements.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements including IT outsourcing, SaaS arrangements, logistics agreements, supply chain contracts and large procurement projects.
• Work with clients across sectors including automotive, aerospace, retail, food and drink, real estate, life sciences, financial services, healthcare and telecoms.
• Support and supervise junior lawyers while contributing to the collaborative culture of the team.
• Play a key role in delivering high-quality, pragmatic commercial advice on complex and high-profile projects.

About You To be successful in your application for this Principal Associate vacancy, you will have:

• A minimum of 6 years' PQE with strong experience in commercial contracts, ideally gained in private practice at a recognised commercial firm.
• Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, ideally including IT, outsourcing or large procurement projects.
• The ability to handle a varied workload with minimal supervision and deliver commercially focused advice.
• Experience supervising or supporting junior lawyers.
• A strong academic background and excellent drafting skills.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach, with strong negotiation skills and sound commercial judgement.

The Offering The successful Principal Associate will be rewarded with:

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a high-performing and well-established commercial, IT and data team.
• Exposure to high-profile national and international clients and projects.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment with strong technical expertise.
• Hybrid working and flexible working options.
• The opportunity to make an immediate impact within a leading commercial practice.

Apply Now! To be considered for this Principal Associate vacancy, apply here with an up to date copy of your CV or contact Angharad Warren at BCL Legal for further information. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.