Commercial Tech Solicitor/Cilex - Legals 4 Lawyers : Job Details

COMMERCIAL TECH SOLICITOR/CILEXPQE: 3+YRS PQEJOB TYPE: HYBRID/READINGREF. NO: L4L1049Role DescriptionOur clients are currently looking for an experienced Commercial Lawyer/Solicitor to join their fast paced but friendly Commercial & Technology team based in Reading. Their clients include global and international companies with regional headquarters based in the UK or mainland Europe; mid-market UK companies and fast-growing and entrepreneurial businesses. In particular, they provide legal services to the UK/EMEA operating entities of US-owned companies. For many clients they act as external, and often sole, legal counsel providing day-to-day advice on commercial contractual matters and data protection.Also as part of the role our clients are currently operating on a hybrid working pattern, however for the right person they may also consider remote working.Experience/ Attributes required:• Excellent training and knowledge of a broad range of commercial issues, including contract law, data protection, intellectual property and competition law;• Good drafting experience;• Experience advising on contractual risk and negotiating contracts with the aim of achieving commercial solutions for clients;• An interest and experience in digital media, data and technology will be an advantage.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide clear & concise advice in plain English and to articulate complex legal concepts in a comprehensible manner for lay business people• Excellent skills in legal analysis with the aptitude to apply them to commercial reality and to deliver pragmatic advice;• Keenness to take an active role in business development and to build your own client portfolio and help to build the team.• A desire to understand clients’ businesses and goals and to build long term client relationships;• Commercial awareness, initiative and a solution-orientated approach, with adaptability to meet challenges of constantly shifting client priorities to fulfil their objectives;• Ability to work as part of a team alongside other lawyers, even in a remote environment.Work type:• Commercial contracts, frequently with an international aspect• Technology contracts (including SaaS agreements, website and app development and hosting agreements)• Digital media and Ecommerce• Marketing, advertising and sponsorship• Data Protection• Data licensing and commercialisation• Intellectual property management, commercialisation, protection and enforcement• Advising on strategic business projects e.g. operations structuring, investment planning, international expansionBenefits:Contractual Benefits (pro rata)• 25 days holiday• Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution and the employee contributes 4%• Life Assurance - 5 x final salary• Season ticket travel loanOther Non-Contractual Benefits (pro rata):• An additional days’ holiday for your birthday• A weekly wellbeing hour• 8 hours per annum for charity work• Cash back medical plan• Discounted retail benefits• Bring your dog to workTeam structure:• 1 X Partner • 2 x Associate• 2 x Paralegal• 1 x Senior Associate • 1 x TraineeStart Date: ASAPSalary: £Competitive/DoE*Should you be looking for a dynamic firm where you can transfer your skills and make a difference, then look no further. Skills Required:Solicitor/Cilex - 3+ Yrs Pqe. Commercial Technology experience, broad range of Commercial issues, Contract Law, Data Protection, Intellectual Property and Competition Law.