Associate - Commercial

The role

DWF is seeking an Associate to join their Commercial team, focusing on advising clients on a wide range of commercial contracts. This role is suitable for a qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts and is open to individuals based in Manchester, Leeds, or Birmingham.

What you'll do

• Advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including supply and services agreements, technology and IP agreements, local government framework and strategic partnering agreements, as well as bespoke contractual terms and conditions
• Support clients across public and private sectors including retail, manufacturing, technology, data, energy and the public sector
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of complex contracts
• Work directly with clients and contribute to long term client relationships
• Assist with commercial contract due diligence as part of wider corporate transactions
• Collaborate with colleagues nationally across DWF’s commercial and sector teams
• Support business development initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team
• Prioritise tasks effectively to meet strict deadlines and maintain high-quality service delivery
• Continuously develop technical and commercial knowledge through training, supervised practice, and awareness of industry developments

What we're looking for

Benefits