Commercial Senior Associate / Principal Associate

Company: Shoosmiths
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will join Shoosmiths’ nationally recognized Commercial Group to handle sophisticated commercial and technology matters for innovative UK and international clients. You will work on high-stakes transactions and advisory work with early responsibility and direct client exposure, with potential for an in-house secondment. The role fosters collaboration, development, and impact within a supportive culture focused on practical, business-driven advice.

Pay / Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits package
  • competitive remuneration
  • supportive culture
  • professional development and career progression
  • flexible range of benefits
  • Disability Confident Employer

Responsibilities

  • Handle complex commercial and technology matters, including strategic projects for clients
  • Take early responsibility with direct client exposure on high-profile transactions and advisory work
  • Contribute to cross-border projects and international initiatives
  • Possibly undertake an in-house secondment with a client to gain commercial insight
  • Provide practical, commercially focused advice across the full spectrum of commercial arrangements

Key requirements

  • PQE 3-7 years
  • qualification as a solicitor (implied)
  • focus on commercial and technology law
  • experience with outsourcing, technology implementations, data-driven projects (implied)
  • collaborative
  • entrepreneurial thinking
  • strong commercial acumen
  • commercial law
  • technology law
  • contract negotiation

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Posted: October 1st, 2026