Commercial, Data or IP Solicitor (5+ PQE) in Cambridge

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Commercial Team, based at our Cambridge office. We are looking for an experienced Commercial, Data Protection and/or Intellectual Property lawyer with a strong track record of winning and developing client relationships, generating new business opportunities, and building a market presence to join us at a Director or Partner level. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing and strengthening our offering in the Cambridge market, developing networks across the local business community, and establishing themselves as a trusted adviser to clients on a broad range of commercial, technology, data protection and IP matters. They will play a key role in driving practice growth, supporting cross-selling opportunities, and contributing to the firm's wider strategic objectives.

Some of your duties will include:

• Develop and grow the Commercial, Data Protection and Intellectual Property practice in Cambridge, identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, intermediaries, referrers and key stakeholders to generate sustainable revenue growth.
• Establish and enhance the firm's profile within the Cambridge market through networking, thought leadership, speaking engagements and participation in business community events.
• Lead on complex commercial contracts, technology agreements, data protection matters and intellectual property issues, providing pragmatic, commercial advice to clients.
• Develop sector expertise and identify opportunities to strengthen the firm's presence in key growth markets.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to identify and maximise cross-selling opportunities.
• Lead, coach and mentor junior lawyers and support the development of the wider team.
• Ensuring compliance with all file management processes, including those related to file audits.
• Complying with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Managing client cases from start to finish.

A little about you:

• Ability to deal with straightforward transactions, including unfamiliar tasks which present a range of problems.
• Acceptable standard achieved routinely.
• Uses own judgement but may need supervision at differing levels of transaction.
• Identifies the legal principles relevant to the area of practice and applies them appropriately.
• Uses experience to check the information provided.

About Us

At Howes Percival, we are driven by a commitment to our clients and a passion for achieving their goals. With a rich heritage spanning over 200 years, we have evolved into a leading law firm with a reputation for delivering exceptional results across a wide range of practice areas. Our team comprises highly skilled lawyers who combine deep industry knowledge with innovative thinking to provide strategic advice and tailored solutions to our diverse client base. As an employer, we value talent, diversity, and collaboration. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where every team member is empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact. Joining Howes Percival means being part of a dynamic growing and forward-thinking firm dedicated to excellence in legal practice and client service.

We offer a wide range of benefits for all our valued employees including (but not limited to); Perks at Work discounts, profit share scheme and discretionary bonus, 25 days holiday entitlement, one paid ‘charity day’ per year, comprehensive private medical cover, plus a well-being calendar with a wide range of regular events.