Location: Guildford
Position: Commercial & IT Lawyer
Experience Level: 3+ years PQE
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: Full-time

The Role:
A leading South East law firm is seeking a talented lawyer to join their top-ranked Commercial & Technology practice. Known for excellence in commercial contracts, technology, and advisory services, this team is ranked highly in Legal 500 and Chambers UK across multiple areas, including IT, data protection, franchising, insurance, and competition law.

What You’ll Be Doing:
As a member of this dynamic team, you’ll work on a broad spectrum of high-quality commercial and IT matters, advising major clients from sectors like insurance, life sciences, retail, and technology. The role involves:
*Advising on technology and commercial contracts, including issues related to competition, consumer law, data protection, and franchising.
*Collaborating with in-house legal teams, well-known brands, multinationals, FTSE 100 corporates, owner-managed businesses, and entrepreneurs.
*Engaging in cross-border work as a significant portion of the firm’s projects involve international dimensions.
Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
*A strong academic background and high-quality experience in commercial and/or IT law, with the ability to communicate effectively and negotiate confidently.
*A collaborative approach, strong interpersonal skills, and a commercial mindset.
*Background in commercial, IT, competition, or regulatory law. The role can accommodate a variety of experience levels, whether you’re looking to specialize further or expand into new areas.
Benefits and Opportunities:
The firm offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and an extensive benefits package, which includes:
*Competitive Base Salary
*Pension Scheme
*Private Medical Insurance
*Permanent Health Insurance
*Life Assurance
*Travel Allowance
*Interest-Free Loan for Season Tickets/Parking Permits
*Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
*Profit Share and Discretionary Bonus Schemes
Additional benefits include critical illness insurance, holiday buy/sell schemes, dental insurance, cycle-to-work schemes, gym discounts, cashback options, and more.

Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a renowned team in commercial and technology law, working on high-impact projects with a diverse client base. If you’re ready to make a mark within a top-tier practice that values growth, collaboration, and career progression, this role could be an ideal fit.

How to Apply:
Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Commercial opportunities with ranked teams in Surrey so would be interested to talk to any Commercial lawyer.