Commercial Solicitor

CompanyMichael Page

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/4/2025

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Occupation Type

Solicitors and lawyers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£51,600 (£26.46 per hour)

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Description

We are seeking a Commercial Solicitor to join an international law firm in Manchester, working on contracts and date protection for FS, health & tech sectors. Bring your experience and help shape client outcomes.

Client Details

You'll work for an award‑winning, international law firm with a modern, collaborative culture. They are known for sector depth in financial services, health & social care, and technology, and deliver bespoke legal solutions across borders. The firm values innovation, diversity, and work-life balance. Colleagues benefit from flexible working, strong support networks, and a culture built on being supportive, creative, determined and clear.

They've been recognised as a Top 10 Employer for Working Families, reflecting their commitment to family‑friendly policies and inclusive practices.

Description

The Commercial Solicitor will be:

Drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts, licences, data processing agreements and technology arrangements
Supporting data protection and privacy compliance work, including cross‑border data transfers
Advising clients in the FS, health & social care and technology sectors on risk allocation, regulatory interfaces and governance
Collaborating with teams across jurisdictions to deliver integrated, commercial legal solutions
Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, managing relationships, and contributing to business generation

Profile

The Commercial Solicitor should be:

A solicitor (or equivalent) with 2+ PQE in commercial/technology / data protection work
Comfortable advising across sectors (FS, health & social care, tech)
Experienced in drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial and data-related contracts
Knowledgeable about UK data protection law (GDPR, UK GDPR, DP regimes)
Confident working with cross-border issues and interfacing with regulatory considerations
Client‑facing, with strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Self-motivated, commercially aware, and able to balance multiple matters

Job Offer

You'll receive a competitive salary of c£60,000, plus access to a full suite of benefits: private medical insurance, pension, income protection, and flexible benefits.