Senior Commercial Lawyer (Permanent)

We have a new permanent opportunity for a full-time Senior Commercial Lawyer to join the growing Business Team (Commercial, Corporate & Employment) in our Maidenhead office, as we continue to expand our geographical footprint. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years\’ PQE with significant previous commercial law experience. Working as part of a team and alongside the Head of Commercial, this role will involve undertaking a broad range of commercial work for businesses from start-ups and entrepreneurs, charities, SMEs and privately owned businesses, right through to UK subsidiaries of multi-nationals. The role will include drafting all forms of commercial agreements and terms, creating bespoke agreements and licences, advising on IP and IT issues, providing advice and documentation on data protection, providing corporate support and keeping up to date with and looking for opportunities to advise on emerging technologies, such as the rapidly developing capabilities of AI and upcoming legislative changes. Provide full support to more senior members of the Business Team as well as other departments, such as Commercial Property, Employment, Charities, and Dispute Resolution Attend and promote the team and firm at business networking opportunities and be dynamic in seeking new business relationships and leads Support the development and supervision of junior members of the team 4+ years\’ PQE in commercial law ideally with a commercial law firm or in house ~ Strong client-facing and business development skills ~ Office: Flexible Leave (Holiday) Policy, pension, life assurance, medical health cash plan & discount portal with Virtual GP & wellbeing tools & advice. Gardner Leader is a forward thinking, innovative and friendly law firm which has grown substantially in recent years and has offices throughout the Thames Valley. Recently awarded 2024 Law Firm of the Year by LawNet, we provide quality legal services to individuals and businesses through our Business, Real Estate, Litigation, Family, Wills Probate & Estate Planning, and Conveyancing teams. We also recognise that a work-life balance is important to everyone and this is a key part of our ethos, together with a commitment to develop your technical knowledge and ability, and advance your business development skills. We are an equal opportunities employer and believe that diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.