Commercial Associate - International Law Firm in London

Hunters Legal is working with a leading International Law Firm that is seeking a Commercial Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial, Technology & Data team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a broad range of complex commercial and technology matters for a diverse client base, while benefiting from direct partner exposure, early responsibility, and genuine opportunities for career development within a collaborative and growing practice.

This leading international law firm advises businesses, institutions, and private clients across a range of global markets. With a strong presence across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the firm is recognised for delivering commercially focused legal advice to clients operating in complex and fast-moving sectors. Its collaborative culture, entrepreneurial approach, and commitment to professional development provide lawyers with the opportunity to take ownership of their careers while working on high-profile domestic and international matters.

The Commercial, Technology & Data team is recognised for advising both UK and international clients on complex commercial arrangements, strategic projects, and technology-driven initiatives. The team works across a broad range of sectors including technology, life sciences, financial services, consumer products, hospitality, infrastructure, and emerging industries. Lawyers within the team advise on a diverse portfolio of commercial agreements and projects, often involving multi-jurisdictional considerations and business-critical operations. The practice is particularly noted for providing practical, commercially driven advice that aligns legal solutions with clients' wider business objectives. The team offers a highly supportive environment with direct partner access, early responsibility, and exposure to sophisticated matters for major corporate clients.

The successful candidate will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of commercial and technology matters. The role offers exposure to complex contractual arrangements, strategic technology projects, regulatory considerations, and cross-border transactions. The position provides an excellent opportunity to develop sector expertise while advising clients on day-to-day commercial matters and long-term strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply, services, distribution, agency, manufacturing, licensing and collaboration agreements.
• Advise clients on technology-related arrangements, including software licensing, digital transformation projects, outsourcing transactions, and technology procurement matters.
• Support corporate and private capital transactions through due diligence exercises and the preparation of ancillary commercial agreements.
• Provide pragmatic advice on contractual risk allocation, regulatory compliance, operational issues, and commercial strategy.
• Conduct legal research and remain informed on developments across commercial, technology, data, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
• Assist with multi-jurisdictional projects involving colleagues across different practice areas and international offices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering commercially focused legal solutions.
• Participate in business-development initiatives, client events, thought-leadership projects, and marketing activities.
• Support the continued growth of the practice through market engagement and relationship building.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified solicitor with experience advising on a broad range of commercial contractual matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with the ability to manage matters effectively.
• Experience handling commercial agreements such as services, supply, distribution, licensing, outsourcing, manufacturing, or collaboration arrangements.
• Exposure to technology, data, digital transformation, or software-related projects would be advantageous.
• Commercially minded with the ability to deliver practical and business-focused advice.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, and capable of building effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Interested in business development and contributing to the growth of a successful commercial practice.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider team on complex and high-profile matters.