Commercial Associate

A Top 100 UK law firm is seeking a 2-6 PQE Commercial Contracts Solicitor to join its expanding London Projects team. This is a sector-led commercial role focused on advising large public and quasi-public organisations, particularly:

• Registered Providers of social housing
• Local authorities
• Public bodies
• Regulated and not-for-profit organisations

The work sits at the intersection of procurement, operational contracting and long-term infrastructure delivery – not pure corporate commercial work. The Work You will advise on a broad mix of commercial and procurement matters, including:

• Goods and services agreements
• IT supply and support contracts
• Outsourcing and management agreements
• PFI / PPP framework documentation
• Public procurement advice for contracting authorities
• Contract structuring and risk allocation

The role combines drafting, negotiation and advisory work with significant client contact and responsibility. This is hands-on commercial work for organisations delivering essential public services.The Team You’ll join a dedicated procurement and commercial contracts team within a wider Real Estate & Projects platform. The firm has a long-standing reputation in:

• Social housing
• Regeneration and development
• Public sector advisory
• Infrastructure and long-term asset management

The team operates with genuine autonomy and partner access, offering strong progression for ambitious associates. Hybrid working is in place, with a minimum of three days per week in the London office. What They’re Looking For

• 2-6 years’ PQE in commercial contracts
• Exposure to public procurement desirable
• Experience advising local authorities or public sector clients advantageous
• IT contract experience welcomed
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Comfortable running files and managing deadlines
• Commercially aware and client-facing

An interest in the social housing / not-for-profit sector would be beneficial. Why Consider This Move?

• Clear sector specialism with stable, long-term clients
• Early responsibility and client exposure
• Strong pipeline of public sector and infrastructure work
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical team structure
• National platform without an international corporate environment

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys technically strong commercial work but prefers a sector-focused, relationship-driven practice over highly transactional corporate mandates.