27 July 2026
Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial Education
Key requirements
6+ years' PQE Strong technical expertise across commercial, IT and IP law A commercially astute solicitor A strong communicator with excellent written English and attention to detail
The role
Mills & Reeve is seeking a Senior/Principal Associate with 6+ years of PQE to join their Commercial Education team. This role is for a commercially astute solicitor with expertise in IP, Litigation, and Technology, and will be based in Birmingham, Cambridge, or Leeds.
What you'll do
- Advise clients on complex commercial contracts and strategic projects
- Draft, review and negotiate agreements across multiple sectors
- Support clients on IT, IP and data protection matters
- Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver seamless legal advice
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
- Contribute to business development initiatives and thought leadership
- Manage a varied caseload with autonomy and accountability
- Identify commercial risks and deliver clear, actionable advice
What we're looking for
6+ years' PQE
Strong technical expertise across commercial, IT and IP law
A commercially astute solicitor
A strong communicator with excellent written English and attention to detail
A confident negotiator with sound commercial judgment
Proactive, self-starting and solutions-oriented
Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Curious and engaged, with a genuine interest in how commercial and IT law shapes business relationships
Committed to delivering outstanding client service
Hiring contacts
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Aimee Kaja
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Senior/Principal Associate - Commercial Education
Mills & Reeve · 
Birmingham / Cambridge / Leeds / Manchester
Birmingham / Cambridge / Leeds / Manchester