Principal Associate - Birmingham

We are looking for an experienced commercial solicitor to be involved in a wide range of work including advice on commercial contracts, high-value supply and purchasing arrangements, agency and distribution arrangements, outsourcing agreements, strategic projects, IT agreements, intellectual property licensing arrangements and data protection advice. You will have the opportunity to work with clients from a range of sectors so you will have a nice broad base to further develop your skills. The role will also bring ample opportunities to be involved in business development initiatives and leadership activities, such as team supervision and engagement in other firm initiatives. There is therefore plenty of opportunities for skills development and further career progression.

You will be 8+ years qualified with experience gained in a City firm or large regional firm. You will have good technical skills in commercial, IP and IT. You will be enthusiastic and pragmatic in your approach to delivering legal advice to clients. In return, you will have the opportunity (and freedom) to develop relationships with clients and you will also have plenty of opportunities to be involved in a range of business development and leadership initiatives. There is a genuine opportunity to advance your career further.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• An interest in commercial law and how it impacts on relationships between businesses
• An interest in understanding what makes businesses work and an ability to ask the right questions about what clients are trying to achieve from their commercial relationships
• An ability to understand the environment that clients work in and to deliver “advice that advises”
• Flexibility to apply fundamental legal and commercial skills to a diverse range of contracts and arrangements
• Dedication to providing outstanding client service
• Enthusiasm for networking and business development
• An appetite to be involved in a range of leadership activities

As you would expect, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre-employment screening. This screening will include, but is not limited to, a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three-year employment history and a self-declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details of our pre-screening employment process are available upon request.

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. Our clients and their industries benefit from our knowledge and learning, and receive consistent experiences with no surprises. We build personal relationships, with advice individually tailored to individual need. Our 1,250 plus people and over 750 lawyers share one vision – achieving more for clients. By joining Mills & Reeve, you will have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that is ranked in the top 50 UK law firms, and one that truly values their people. We are also ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, and were recently awarded Platinum Investors in People. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm.