Commercial Contracts Senior Associate

Senior Associate. Commercial IT and Outsourcing – Birmingham. Hybrid

Taylor Root is working with a leading UK commercial practice that is hiring a Senior Associate with 4+ PQE into its Commercial IT and Outsourcing team in Birmingham.

The team advises on commercial contracts that sit at the heart of how organisations operate. The work covers supply chain, logistics, outsourcing, technology procurement and data driven projects. Clients span automotive, aerospace, retail, life sciences, financial services, healthcare, telecoms and the public sector. A significant share of matters have an international element.

This is not a support led team. Around 90 percent of work comes from direct client relationships. That means earlier responsibility, closer client contact and exposure to decision makers.

Recent work includes European supply chain restructures for a global manufacturer, IT and FM outsourcing for national organisations, SaaS and ERP procurements for regulated businesses, large scale logistics arrangements for consumer brands and high profile public sector programmes that involve complex risk and scrutiny. Alongside these projects, the team advises mid sized businesses on repeat and strategically important commercial contracts.

The role

The Senior Associate will draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts. This includes distribution, agency, supply of goods and services, logistics, manufacturing, procurement, consultancy and property and facilities management. The role also includes hands on involvement in IT and outsourcing agreements. The firm expects the Senior Associate to manage matters day to day, supervise juniors where needed and contribute to business development and innovation initiatives, including legal tech.

The candidate

This role suits a UK qualified solicitor with at least 4 years PQE in commercial contracts. IT or outsourcing experience helps but does not need to be exclusive or deep. The firm values lawyers who negotiate confidently, assess risk in real time and explain legal issues in commercial terms. Evidence of building client relationships matters. An interest in improving how legal services are delivered will stand out.

Why this role

The work mix is broader than many commercial teams. Client contact comes earlier. The team invests in development rather than relying on hierarchy. The firm offers hybrid working, flexibility and a clear route for progression.

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