Associate – Real Estate Finance

Location: Manchester or Leeds

Salary: £85,000-£120,000 + Extensive Benefits

Experience required: 4+ Years PQE

Join a market-leading Real Estate Finance team known for delivering innovative solutions across domestic and cross-border transactions.

Our client, a nationally recognised law firm with a Tier 1-ranked Real Estate Finance practice, is seeking an experienced lawyer to work on complex, high-value finance transactions. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop your expertise in a supportive, dynamic environment that values technical excellence and commercial insight.

If you're an ambitious Real Estate Finance lawyer with 4+ years' PQE looking to work on diverse, challenging transactions, this could be your perfect next move.

About the Role

As an Associate in the Real Estate Finance team, you'll work closely with Partners and team members on a variety of sophisticated finance transactions across multiple sectors and asset classes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling diverse real estate finance transactions across sectors such as:
  • Hotels and leisure
  • Private Rental Sector (PRS)
  • Student accommodation
  • Logistics
  • Office developments
• Working on various finance transaction types:
  • Development finance
  • Hotel finance
  • Islamic finance
  • Mezzanine finance
• Acting for a wide range of clients, including:
  • Major banks
  • Debt funds
  • Insurers
  • Financial institutions
  • Investors
  • Developers
  • Blue-chip property companies
  • Family offices
• Drafting and negotiating complex legal documentation
• Providing strategic legal advice on finance transactions
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Contributing to business development efforts
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas
• Engaging in continuous professional development

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions with genuine autonomy and support from an experienced team.

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor with minimum 4 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong academic qualifications
• Extensive technical knowledge of finance transaction legal frameworks
• Proven experience in real estate finance transactions
• Excellent document drafting skills
• Commercial and strategic approach to legal work
• Strong client relationship and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Collaborative team player with a collegiate approach
• Proactive, detail-focused, and ambitious

Desirable:

• Experience across multiple real estate finance sectors
• Knowledge of cross-border transactions
• Understanding of Islamic finance structures
• Track record of business development
• Additional finance-related qualifications

Exceptional Benefits Package

Financial Rewards:

• Competitive salary (£85,000-£120,000 dependent on experience)
• Performance-related bonuses
• Comprehensive pension scheme
• Life and income protection

Professional Development:

• Extensive training programmes
• Mentoring from industry experts
• Leadership development support
• Continuous learning resources
• Technical and skills-based training
• Clear career progression pathways

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working options
• Generous annual leave
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support programmes

Culture & Recognition:

• Supportive and collegiate environment
• Culture of improvement, growth, and collaboration
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Employee networks celebrating diversity
• Recognition for high-character colleagues who care for one another

Location & Working Arrangements

Based: Manchester or Leeds office
Working Pattern: Full-time
Hybrid Working: Supported with flexible arrangements

About Our Client

Our client is a leading law firm committed to delivering technical excellence and real insight into clients' operations. They are the natural choice for FTSE 100 clients and their equivalents in other markets.

The firm's success has been built by people from the widest range of backgrounds, locations, and perspectives, with a number of employee networks that provide space to discuss differences and celebrate diversity.

Core Values:

• Technical excellence
• Real client insight
• Innovation
• Collaboration
• Diversity and inclusion

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're an ambitious Real Estate Finance lawyer looking to work on sophisticated transactions with exceptional development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact:

Lee Hawthorne-Finch
0333 996 2882 or lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com

Associate – Commercial Disputes Lawyer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £70,000 to £80,000

Experience: 3+ PQE (Commercial Disputes)

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Commercial Disputes Associate to join a top tier disputes practice in Manchester. You will work closely with highly regarded Partners on a varied, high calibre caseload, with genuine scope to develop your profile, deepen your technical expertise, and progress your career.

The team is known for its commercial, solutions-led approach to complex disputes, combining formal proceedings with strategic use of ADR.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting and running a varied caseload of commercial disputes matters

• Drafting clear, persuasive pleadings, witness evidence, applications, and correspondence

• Assisting on complex, high-value disputes including multi-party and cross-border elements

• Advising clients on strategy, risk, and settlement options, with a commercial and pragmatic approach

• Working with colleagues across practice areas to understand underlying transactions and deliver joined-up advice

• Attending mediations, hearings, and other dispute resolution forums as required

• Contributing to business development, marketing, and client relationship activity

• Supporting knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement within the team

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE in commercial disputes / dispute resolution

• Strong technical grounding and a practical, commercial approach

• Excellent drafting and communication skills

• Confidence working to deadlines in a busy environment

• A collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively with colleagues across offices and jurisdictions

• Interest in business development and building long-term client relationships

Desirable

• Experience of ADR (including negotiation and mediation)

• Exposure to specialist disputes areas (for example finance, fraud, construction, insurance, IT, IP, competition, property, tax or pensions disputes)

• Experience supporting complex transactions alongside contentious work

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £70,000 to £80,000

• High calibre work with a leading disputes team

• Clear progression and structured development support

• Strong training, mentoring, and opportunities to build your profile

• A supportive, collaborative culture with like-minded colleagues

About Our Client

Our client is a top tier, full-service law firm with a strong disputes reputation in the UK and internationally. The Manchester team is recognised for its commercial and innovative approach to resolving business disputes, acting for a broad client base including major corporates, public sector bodies, and high net worth individuals.

Location & Working Arrangements

• Manchester

• Full-time, permanent role

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to  lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com  or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence.

Legal Director – Disputes

Location: Manchester

Salary: £90,000 to £120,000 plus bonus

Experience: Senior level (typically 8–12+ years’ PQE)

If you’re a senior disputes lawyer looking to lead complex, high-value work and build long-term client relationships, this is a standout opportunity to join a top-tier Dispute Resolution team in Manchester.

You’ll take real ownership of matters, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a visible role in developing the team and wider practice.

The Opportunity

This role offers a mix of high-stakes commercial litigation and broader disputes advisory work, with scope to shape strategy, mentor others and contribute to business development.

• Lead complex commercial litigation, arbitration and ADR matters from inception to resolution

• Build and maintain close client relationships and act as a trusted adviser

• Advise on a range of disputes, including fraud and investigations, finance disputes, competition matters and technology disputes

• Supervise, mentor and develop associates and junior lawyers

• Contribute to business development and profile-raising activity

• Collaborate with colleagues across corporate, finance, real estate, employment and other practice areas

• Use legal technology and process improvement to enhance client service delivery

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Strong senior-level disputes experience (typically 8–12+ years’ PQE)

• Proven track record managing complex, high-value commercial litigation and/or international arbitration

• Strong technical capability across commercial disputes, with experience in at least two of: fraud and investigations, finance disputes, competition, technology disputes, or international arbitration

• Confident client relationship skills, with experience advising major corporates and senior stakeholders

• Team leadership experience, including supervision and mentoring

• Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail

• Commercially astute, solutions-focused approach

• Business development mindset and ability to identify growth opportunities

• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage multiple high-pressure matters

Desirable

• International arbitration experience (for example, ICC, LCIA, SIAC or similar)

• Sector strength in financial services, energy and/or technology

• Track record of client origination and business development

• Experience in a large, international law firm environment

• Exposure to cross-border disputes and multi-jurisdictional matters

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £90,000 to £120,000 plus bonus

• Flexible hybrid working model (minimum three days per week in the office)

• High-quality disputes work with strong client exposure

• Supportive, high-performing team environment

• Clear progression pathway and structured development support

• Training programmes, mentoring and coaching

• Access to legal technology and specialist support teams

• Inclusive culture with employee networks and a focus on wellbeing

About Our Client

Our client is a large, international, full-service law firm with a strong disputes capability and a collaborative culture. The firm supports major organisations across multiple jurisdictions and is known for combining technical excellence with a commercial, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester. Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of three days per week in the office. Occasional travel to other UK offices may be required.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Legal Director – Finance

Location: Leeds

Salary: £90,000 to £120,000 plus bonus

Experience: Senior level (typically 8–12+ years’ PQE)

If you’re a senior finance lawyer looking to lead complex, high-value transactions and build long-term client relationships, this is a standout opportunity to join a Finance and Projects team in Leeds.

You’ll take real ownership of matters, advise on sophisticated banking and project finance work, and play a visible role in developing the practice and mentoring junior lawyers.

The Opportunity

This role offers exposure to major banking, project finance and infrastructure matters, with scope to shape deal strategy, drive client relationships and contribute to business development.

• Lead complex banking and finance transactions, including syndicated lending, acquisition finance, real estate finance and asset-based lending

• Manage project finance matters for infrastructure, energy, transport and other large-scale projects

• Structure and negotiate finance solutions that align with clients’ commercial objectives

• Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and intercreditor arrangements

• Build and maintain strong client relationships with lenders, borrowers, corporates and public sector bodies

• Supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers, supporting technical excellence and knowledge sharing

• Contribute to business development, profile-raising and thought leadership activity

• Use legal technology and process improvement to enhance client service delivery

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Strong senior-level experience in banking and finance and/or project finance (typically 8–12+ years’ PQE)

• Proven track record managing significant finance transactions from inception to completion

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality documentation under pressure

• Strong commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions-led approach

• Confident client relationship skills and experience advising financial institutions, corporates and/or public sector bodies

• Leadership capability, including supervision and mentoring

• Collaborative working style across multidisciplinary teams and offices

Desirable

• Project finance or infrastructure finance experience, particularly in energy, transport and/or PPP/PFI

• Experience across real estate finance, acquisition finance and/or asset-based lending

• Experience in a large, international law firm environment

• Track record of business development and client origination

• Exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £90,000 to £120,000 plus bonus

• Hybrid working model (minimum three days per week in the Leeds office)

• High-quality, complex finance work with strong client exposure

• Clear progression pathway and structured development support

• Training programmes, mentoring and coaching

• Access to legal technology and AI tools

• Supportive, inclusive culture with a focus on wellbeing

About Our Client

Our client is a large, international, full-service law firm with a strong finance and projects capability and a collaborative culture. The firm advises a broad client base on complex transactions and is known for combining technical excellence with a commercial, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Leeds. Hybrid working with a minimum requirement of three days per week in the office. Occasional travel to other UK offices may be required.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Corporate & Commercial Associate to Legal Director

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £60,000 to £100,000

Experience: 4–8 years’ PQE (Associate level), with scope to step up

If you’re an ambitious corporate lawyer looking for high-quality work and a clear platform for progression, this is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier corporate and commercial team in Manchester City Centre.

You’ll work on sophisticated transactions, build strong client relationships, and benefit from the support and resources of a major, full-service practice.

The Opportunity

This role offers a broad mix of corporate and commercial work, with the chance to take ownership of matters, support on complex transactions, and contribute to the continued growth of the Manchester team.

• Advise on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings and commercial contracts

• Manage your own caseload while supporting on high-value transactions

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements

• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to clients across a range of sectors

• Build and maintain client relationships, with a focus on business development

• Mentor and supervise junior team members

• Contribute to profile-raising and team growth in Manchester

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 4–8 years’ PQE in corporate and commercial law

• Strong experience advising on UK corporate transactions, including M&A and commercial contracts

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Confident client relationship management skills

• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development

• Able to work independently, while contributing effectively within a team

• Strong written and verbal communication

Desirable

• Experience in a Top 100 and/or international law firm environment

• Sector experience (for example, technology, healthcare, energy or financial services)

• Track record of business development and/or client origination

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £60,000 to £100,000

• Performance-based bonus scheme

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Private medical insurance

• Pension contribution scheme

• Income protection and life assurance

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

• Enhanced parental leave policies

• Wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programme

• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

• Professional subscriptions and Law Society fees paid

• Modern office in Manchester City Centre with excellent transport links

• Training and development support, with a clear progression pathway

• Secondment opportunities (UK and international)

• Mentoring from experienced senior lawyers

About Our Client

Our client is a Top 100, full-service law firm with a strong UK presence and an international reach. The firm is known for its investment in people, collaborative culture and high-quality work across a broad client base.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester City Centre. Hybrid working available.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Real Estate Associate (Dedicated Client Team)

Location: Manchester (flexible, office-based or primarily home-based with travel to the Manchester office at least twice per month)

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE

If you’re a Real Estate Associate who enjoys high-quality transactional work but wants a role with more certainty and flexibility, this is a rare opportunity to join a dedicated client delivery team in Manchester.

You’ll focus on one major institutional landlord client within a structured team model, building deep client knowledge while still benefiting from the support, training and resources of a full-service practice.

The Opportunity

This role is designed for lawyers who like working at pace, following clear processes, and delivering consistently high standards. The working model offers genuine flexibility, including a reduced chargeable hours target and the option to be primarily home-based with regular Manchester office attendance.

• Work as a dedicated resource for a major institutional landlord client within a structured delivery model

• Reduced chargeable hours target of 1,400 hours per year

• Flexible working: office-based or primarily home-based, with travel to Manchester at least twice per month

• Additional attendance initially for training, plus occasional visits to London to meet the client

The Role

Core transactional work

• Draft and negotiate commercial leases (including new, renewal and reversionary leases)

• Draft and negotiate ancillary lettings documents (for example, licences to alter and rent deposit deeds)

• Create and maintain letting due diligence packs (including title, CPSE and property-specific documents)

• Respond to tenant due diligence enquiries and liaise with relevant professional advisers

• Deal with letting and management applications during the term of leases (for example, licences to assign, underlet and deeds of variation)

• Manage completion processes, deeds administration, collection of completion monies, and post-completion administration and billing

Supervision and team support

• Supervise work carried out by junior lawyers and paralegals supporting lettings and management matters

• Work closely with the wider client account team to ensure consistency of approach and share best practice

• Help maintain precedents and client processes

Client contact and matter management

• Take responsibility for your own caseload and compliance with firm policies and processes (with appropriate supervision)

• Maintain clear worklogs and status updates for each matter

• Follow client-specific administrative requirements and agreed processes

• Manage personal financials including WIP, billing and write-offs

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE in commercial property matters

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial property law, particularly commercial leases and lettings

• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases

• Experience with ancillary lettings documents and letting or management applications

• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant law

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Strong organisation and ability to manage your own caseload

• Client-focused with strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Proactive, commercially minded approach to risk and problem solving

• Comfortable working as part of a wider team and following agreed processes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

• Experience acting for institutional landlords

• Experience managing high-volume, fast-paced workloads

• Experience with CPSE enquiries and due diligence processes

• Experience supervising junior lawyers and paralegals

• Experience with legal technology tools and innovative ways of working

• Experience in a dedicated client team or secondment-style environment

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus (dependent on experience)

• Bonus scheme

• Reduced chargeable hours target of 1,400 hours per year

• Flexible working: office-based or primarily home-based, with travel to Manchester at least twice per month

• Additional attendance initially for training, plus occasional visits to London to meet the client

• High-quality transactional real estate work within a structured delivery model

• Opportunity to develop deep client knowledge and long-term client relationships

• Comprehensive support, training and career development

• Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

About Our Client

Our client is a large, international, full-service law firm with a significant real estate practice and a strong focus on innovation and process-led delivery. The firm supports major organisations across multiple jurisdictions and is known for combining technical excellence with a commercial, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester, with flexible working arrangements. The role can be office-based or primarily home-based with travel to the Manchester office at least twice per month (to be agreed depending on experience). Additional attendance is required initially for training, and occasional visits to London may be required.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Construction Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus

Experience: 3–6 years’ PQE

If you’re a non-contentious construction lawyer looking for high-quality projects work and the chance to develop within a supportive team, this is a great opportunity to join a growing construction practice in Manchester.

You’ll work on a varied spread of matters across multiple sectors, with strong training, early responsibility and clear scope to build your long-term career.

The Opportunity

This role offers exposure to a broad range of non-contentious construction work, with the chance to take ownership of key workstreams, build client relationships and collaborate with colleagues across wider practice areas.

• Advise on non-contentious construction matters across a range of sectors

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related documentation (including JCT, NEC, FIDIC and bespoke forms)

• Advise on procurement strategies, including facilities management

• Support clients with dispute avoidance and risk management mechanisms

• Work closely with senior lawyers on complex projects and transactions

• Build client relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders

• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and support wider team growth

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 3–6 years’ PQE in non-contentious construction

• Strong technical knowledge of construction law and construction contracts

• Experience drafting and negotiating construction documentation

• Experience advising on procurement strategies and project delivery

• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail and commercial judgement

• Confident communication skills and a client-focused approach

• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

• Experience across a range of sectors (for example, energy, infrastructure, transport or utilities)

• Experience working across both private and public sector projects

• Experience supporting wider real estate, banking and projects teams

• Experience working with a range of contract forms (including JCT, NEC and FIDIC)

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus

• Bonus scheme

• High-quality non-contentious construction work with early responsibility

• Supportive environment with strong training and development

• Mentoring, coaching and structured learning opportunities

• Clear progression pathway

• Collaborative culture and access to wider full-service support

About Our Client

Our client is a large, full-service law firm with a strong construction capability and a collaborative culture. The team advises on a broad range of projects and procurement work and is known for combining technical excellence with a practical, commercial approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Planning Managing Associate

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 to £80,000 plus bonus (dependent on experience)

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE

If you’re an infrastructure consenting lawyer looking for high-quality work and real responsibility, this is a strong opportunity to join a planning and infrastructure consenting team in Manchester.

You’ll work on a varied pipeline of infrastructure matters, support clients through complex consenting processes, and develop your expertise within a collaborative, supportive environment.

The Opportunity

This role offers a broad mix of infrastructure consenting work, with scope to take ownership of key workstreams, build client relationships and contribute to team growth.

• Advise on Development Consent Orders across the energy, transport and water sectors

• Advise on Transport and Works Act Orders for rail and light rail projects

• Support on harbour orders, marine licences and harbour works approvals

• Provide strategic advice on consents required for projects

• Advise on optioneering, route selection and consultation strategy

• Review application documents, including environmental statements

• Draft supporting documentation and assist with examinations and public inquiries

• Advise on land assembly strategy and compensation issues

• Support on public law issues relevant to infrastructure delivery

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 3+ years’ PQE with relevant infrastructure consenting experience

• Strong technical knowledge of planning law and infrastructure consenting

• Experience advising on Development Consent Orders

• Experience with at least one of: Transport and Works Act Orders, harbour orders, marine licences, or harbour works approvals

• Confident drafting skills and strong attention to detail

• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities

• Confident stakeholder management and a client-focused approach

• Commercial, pragmatic mindset and ability to remain calm under pressure

Desirable

• Experience advising both promoters and objectors

• Experience with hybrid Bills

• Experience advising on projects in energy, transport and/or utilities

• Experience supporting public inquiries and examinations

• Experience advising on land assembly and compensation

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £55,000 to £80,000 plus bonus (dependent on experience)

• Bonus scheme

• High-quality infrastructure consenting work with strong responsibility

• Supportive environment with training, mentoring and structured development

• Clear progression pathway

• Collaborative culture and access to wider full-service support

About Our Client

Our client is a large, full-service law firm with a strong planning and infrastructure capability and a collaborative culture. The team advises on complex consenting mandates and is known for combining technical excellence with a practical, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Commercial Associate – Technology & Outsourcing

Location: Manchester

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus

Experience: 3+ years’ PQE

If you’re a commercial lawyer with strong IT, technology and outsourcing experience, this is a great opportunity to join a busy team in Manchester and work on complex, high-value projects.

You’ll advise on a broad range of technology and outsourcing matters, take increasing responsibility for delivery, and build strong client relationships within a supportive, collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

This role offers varied, technically interesting work across technology, outsourcing and commercial contracts, with scope to lead workstreams and develop your profile.

• Advise on technology and outsourcing matters, including digital transformation projects

• Draft, negotiate and advise on cloud and SaaS arrangements

• Advise on IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing and facilities management outsourcing

• Advise on technology licences and wider commercial contracts

• Support clients where digitalisation, outsourcing and regulatory change converge

• Lead workstreams and manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support

• Build client relationships and advise internal and external stakeholders

• Mentor and support junior team members

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 3+ years’ PQE (private practice and/or in-house)

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial law

• Experience in IT, technology and outsourcing

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Commercial, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail

• Confident stakeholder management and client relationship skills

• Able to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure

• Interest in mentoring and contributing to team development

Desirable

• Experience advising on large-scale transformation programmes

• Experience advising both private and public sector clients

• Experience with cross-border matters and/or secondments

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £50,000 to £70,000 plus bonus

• Bonus scheme

• High-quality technology and outsourcing work with strong responsibility

• Supportive environment with training, mentoring and structured development

• Clear progression pathway

• Collaborative culture and access to wider full-service support

About Our Client

Our client is a large, full-service law firm with a strong commercial capability and a collaborative culture. The team advises on complex technology and outsourcing matters and is known for combining technical excellence with a practical, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.

Commercial Associate – Technology & Outsourcing

Location: Manchester

Salary: £40,000 to £55,000 plus bonus

Experience: 1+ years’ PQE

If you’re a commercial lawyer with IT, technology and outsourcing experience, this is a great opportunity to join a busy team in Manchester and develop your career on complex, high-value projects.

You’ll advise on a broad mix of technology, outsourcing and commercial contract work, with the support to take on increasing responsibility and build strong client relationships.

The Opportunity

This role offers varied, technically interesting work across technology and outsourcing, with scope to broaden your experience and progress.

• Advise on technology and outsourcing matters, including digital transformation projects

• Draft, negotiate and advise on cloud and SaaS arrangements

• Advise on IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing and facilities management outsourcing

• Advise on technology licences and wider commercial contracts

• Support clients where digitalisation, outsourcing and regulatory change converge

• Manage your workload effectively, with appropriate support

• Build client relationships and advise internal and external stakeholders

• Support and mentor junior team members as you develop

About You

Essential

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

• 1+ years’ PQE (private practice and/or in-house)

• Strong technical knowledge of commercial law

• Experience in IT, technology and outsourcing

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Commercial, pragmatic approach with strong attention to detail

• Confident stakeholder management and client relationship skills

• Able to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure

Desirable

• Experience advising on transformation programmes

• Experience advising both private and public sector clients

• Exposure to cross-border matters and/or secondments

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £40,000 to £55,000 plus bonus

• Bonus scheme

• High-quality technology and outsourcing work with increasing responsibility

• Supportive environment with training, mentoring and structured development

• Clear progression pathway

• Collaborative culture and access to wider full-service support

About Our Client

Our client is a large, full-service law firm with a strong commercial capability and a collaborative culture. The team advises on complex technology and outsourcing matters and is known for combining technical excellence with a practical, solutions-led approach.

Location & Working Arrangements

Manchester.

Next Steps

Apply online or send your CV to lee.hawthorne-finch@h-fts.com or call 0333 996 2882 for more information.

All applications will be handled in strict confidence. Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is committed to ethical recruitment and the highest standards of confidentiality for all applicants.