Commercial Contracts Senior Associate

Our client, a leading regional firm, is seeking to bolster its Commercial offering in Newcastle with the addition of an experienced Commercial Solicitor. Applications are invited from those with upwards of 5 years' PQE. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a position as a Commercial Solicitor within a Legal 500 ranked team that is growing and acts for a broad spectrum of clients. The working environment is close knit, friendly and supportive and this role is offered on a hybrid basis. The RoleAs a Commercial Solicitor, based in Newcastle City Centre, you will be involved in a wide variety of commercial and complex contracting work. Specifically, your responsibilities will include:* Advising on the procurement and supply of tech products and services to a wide range of private sector clients.* Advising on outsourcing, IT infrastructure and support service agreements and European grant funding systems.* Supporting on intellectual property and data privacy matters such as licensing Candidate RequirementsThe successful Commercial Solicitor will:* Be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 5+ years' post qualification experience.* Have strong commercial contracts experience relevant to PQE gained in private practice or in-house* Have general commercial contracts experience but also experience of drafting IT contracts and preferably experience of advising on SaaS and PaaS agreements and EULA's* Have a personable and friendly personality with excellent communication skills and be able to think outside the box.* Have a real passion for technology law.* Good client and project management skills.BenefitsThe successful Commercial Solicitor will be rewarded with a strong package including:* Competitive salary.* Comprehensive suite of benefits.* The opportunity to join a firm that is known for the quality of its legal advice and sector knowledge.* Flexible/hybrid working.