Associate in Commercial
- Recruiter
- Eversheds
- Location
- West Yorkshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Aug 2014
- Closes
- 22 Aug 2014
- Ref
- 1407787
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
Eversheds is an award winning law firm with strong presence in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
Our company commercial group handles major projects for some of the largest clients in the world. We enable our lawyers to stretch their skills and gain experience few other law firms can offer. Our group includes a wide variety of experts, from dealmakers and banking experts through to contract drafters and IT specialists.
As an Associate, you will work as part of a team undertaking both general commercial and technology related work on behalf of a wide range of businesses in a wide range of sectors. In relation to technology we advise on agreements related to system development, outsourcing, software licensing, hardware and IT-biased telecoms, and we also deal in e-commerce, data protection and specialist areas such as cloud computing and escrow.
In relation to commercial we advise on outsourcing, supply, distribution and agency arrangements as well as significant regulatory contracting arrangements. The work – which can be centred on the UK or be international in nature – is highly varied. You may find yourself taking responsibility for large projects, as well as smaller, standalone matters.
You will be expected to be able to handle transactions independently as well as work with others as a member of a team on major projects. You will also become involved in business development.
You will have meaningful experience of working on both significant commercial and technology projects and a good knowledge of general contracting in the widest sense.
The personal attributes sought are a keen mind, open personality and a commitment to really understand the client's needs.
As part of your career at Eversheds in Leeds, you will receive tailored professional development, the opportunity to work alongside an exceptional team and be supported by partners. You will be part of a firm that is recognised for innovation and forward thinking. If this sounds like a firm you want to be part of, apply now.